Apprentice Butcher

Schedule

Variable (days, nights, weekends)

Job Description The assistant manager of meat department supports the meat manager. When the meat manager is absent, he or she manages the department's operations. He or she should be passionate about the food retail industry, be known for his or her excellent customer service and able to increase sales. The assistant meat manager should strive to offer customers an exceptional shopping experience.

Main responsibilities

• Efficiently manage the department’s inventory and place orders
• Follow up on products ordered from suppliers
• Make sure merchandise receiving follows cold chain procedures
• Make sure merchandise is appropriately stored
• Prepare meat for sale and fill counters with products
• Supply products and arrange product layout in the meat store aisle
• Make sure products on shelves are in good condition and not past expiry date
• Make sure products have the right description and prices on labels are correct
• Make sure display are filled with products
• Stay alert in order to limit merchandise breakage and loss
• Make sure refrigerators and freezers are at the right temperature
• Make sure food safety and hygiene standards and health and safety standards are applied and followed consistently by all employees in the department
• Supervise team production and make sure employees follow work methods and rules
• Mobilize the team to offer quality customer service
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment, displays and work stations
• Keep all work tools, work stations, counters, shelves and refrigerators clean
• Perform department opening and close operations

Job requirements

• Two years of experience in the meat department.
• DEP - retail butcher or equivalent (an asset)
• Good knowledge of French and English
• Available for flexible hours (Including weekends)

Required Profile

• Sense of organization and priority management
• Teamwork and customer service
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure
• Ability to lift loads (40 lbs) and work in a cold environment

Note: The use of gendered terms is not intended to discriminate.

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