Assistant Meat/Seafood Manager

OverviewDo you enjoy sharing your knowledge of meat and seafood with others while helping to teach and develop a team? Do you enjoy working in an environment that requires precision and expertise? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley – then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as an Assistant Meat Manager. Overview of ResponsibilitiesAs the Assistant Meat & Seafood Manager – you have a role in helping customers make healthy food choices by providing excellent customer service through managing and leading one of the busiest teams in our storeAssist the Meat & Seafood Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profitResponsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Meat & Seafood team.Effectively coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.Assist in leading a team that brainstorms to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receiveAssist in hiring, teaching, training, developing the Meat & Seafood teamKnowledge of weekly ad items and assists with inventory and ordering; enforcing and following department practices regarding the receiving, stocking and unloading of product to ensure freshness and quality and is able to perform and follow our “Clean as You Go” and “Fresh at 4” Programs. Unload and sort through store deliveries, operate, and maintain meat & seafood equipmentEnsure the execution of all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations, and validate that other Meat & Seafood team members are also aware of, and following, these procedures.If you’re someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, then we want to hear from you QualificationsTo be an Assistant Meat Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market you must:Be at least 18 years of age and have a basic knowledge of math, weights and measures. Must have a minimum of 2 years professional experience, proven leadership experience, and 2-3 years of grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures is highly preferred.Be dependable and reliable and perform other related duties as assigned.Have and show an outgoing and friendly behavior; a positive attitude and the ability to interact with our customers.Have the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes including nights, weekends and holidays.Have good communication skills; and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environmentPerform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.).Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations, and Company recipes.Must be capable of standing for up to 4 hour continuously, and a total of 8 hours per shift is a must; will walk up to 2 miles per 8 hours. Be able to work inside a temperature controlled area., and perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.).Possess good vision is required for using sharp knives, band saw, grinder, sausage maker, box cutter, wrapping machine and tenderizer.Be able to lift/carry products horizontally/vertically between 25 to 90 lbs., from 4” to 60”, a distance up to 10 feet for 20 hours. Be able to use a pallet jack to move pallets horizontally up to lbs., requiring a force of up to 85 lbs., a distance up to feet for up to 5 hours. Be able to horizontally move racks of products weighing up to 70 lbs., requiring a force up to 25 lbs., for a distance up to 50 feet for up to 10 hours. Be able to move tables weighing up to 70 lbs., requiring a force greater than 35 lbs., a distance up to 2 feet for up to 1 hour. BenefitsIn addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:Competitive paySick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families healthVacation accrual planOpportunities for career growth15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at SproutsFlexible schedulesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company matchCompany paid life insuranceContests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and funEligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:Bonus based on company and/or individual performanceAffordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and visionHealth Savings Account with company matchPre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent careCompany paid short-term disability coveragePaid parental leave for both mothers and fathersPaid holidays