Safeway
Meat Manager - Annandale
Safeway, Annandale, VA – Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level, Union position with bonus eligibility.
Overview Safeway is seeking a proactive Meat Manager to lead the meat department, ensuring high‑quality customer service, efficient operations, and continuous improvement. The role is union‑based, offers competitive pay, and encourages career growth.
Responsibilities
Provide high‑quality customer service in accordance with Safeway’s service standards.
Oversee operations and staffing of the Meat Department.
Apply and enforce company policies and procedures, including food safety, employee safety, and customer safety.
Review reports, identify successes and opportunities, and suggest inventory and pricing changes.
Schedule, supervise, train, and assign duties to meat cutters and meat clerks.
Follow division guidelines for the implementation of the merchandising program.
Perform monthly inventory of sales floor and backroom.
Maintain accurate inventory and record keeping.
Write meat orders for the department.
Check meat deliveries for accuracy and quality, and cull meat cases daily per division guidelines.
Inspect displayed products for expired dates and remove them as required.
Follow division markdown program.
Safely use grinder, tenderizer, saw, and knives to cut, trim, and prepare meat products.
Perform and comply with internal and regulatory requirements regarding food safety (daily temp/tare log checks).
Make signs for displays as needed and ensure pricing integrity.
Takes special orders from customers and provides special cuts.
Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy.
Qualifications
Knowledge of and ability to process different cuts of meat.
Previous experience as a meat wrapper/clerk or meat cutter.
Prior department operations and staff management experience.
Ability to operate saws, grinders, and other meat processing machinery.
Ability to use computer to check for communications, bulletins, and access reports.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to understand and follow instructions and read, retain, and comprehend guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to work independently as well as within a large team.
Self‑motivated and driven to increase knowledge of Safeway products and share that knowledge with Safeway customers.
Ability to provide regular and predictable attendance. Employees may be scheduled to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and schedules may vary on a weekly basis.
Ability to comply with workplace conduct standards.
Physical Requirements
Seldom: 1–2 hours, Occasional: 3–4 hours, Frequent: 5–6 hours, Continuous: 7+ hours (Based on an 8‑hour work day).
Squat/Kneel: Seldom
Bend/Stoop: Occasional
Lift/Carry: Continuous 1–35 lbs.
Push/Pull: Occasional 1–35 lbs.
Twist/Turn: Occasional
Grip/Grasp: Continuous
Reach: Seldom
Stand/Walk: Continuous
Benefits
Competitive wages paid weekly.
Associate discounts.
Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k, and more).
Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits.
Leaders invested in your training, career growth, and development.
An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer Albertsons Companies is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable state and federal employment laws prohibiting discrimination. Safeway encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in a good‑faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.
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Overview Safeway is seeking a proactive Meat Manager to lead the meat department, ensuring high‑quality customer service, efficient operations, and continuous improvement. The role is union‑based, offers competitive pay, and encourages career growth.
Responsibilities
Provide high‑quality customer service in accordance with Safeway’s service standards.
Oversee operations and staffing of the Meat Department.
Apply and enforce company policies and procedures, including food safety, employee safety, and customer safety.
Review reports, identify successes and opportunities, and suggest inventory and pricing changes.
Schedule, supervise, train, and assign duties to meat cutters and meat clerks.
Follow division guidelines for the implementation of the merchandising program.
Perform monthly inventory of sales floor and backroom.
Maintain accurate inventory and record keeping.
Write meat orders for the department.
Check meat deliveries for accuracy and quality, and cull meat cases daily per division guidelines.
Inspect displayed products for expired dates and remove them as required.
Follow division markdown program.
Safely use grinder, tenderizer, saw, and knives to cut, trim, and prepare meat products.
Perform and comply with internal and regulatory requirements regarding food safety (daily temp/tare log checks).
Make signs for displays as needed and ensure pricing integrity.
Takes special orders from customers and provides special cuts.
Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy.
Qualifications
Knowledge of and ability to process different cuts of meat.
Previous experience as a meat wrapper/clerk or meat cutter.
Prior department operations and staff management experience.
Ability to operate saws, grinders, and other meat processing machinery.
Ability to use computer to check for communications, bulletins, and access reports.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to understand and follow instructions and read, retain, and comprehend guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to work independently as well as within a large team.
Self‑motivated and driven to increase knowledge of Safeway products and share that knowledge with Safeway customers.
Ability to provide regular and predictable attendance. Employees may be scheduled to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and schedules may vary on a weekly basis.
Ability to comply with workplace conduct standards.
Physical Requirements
Seldom: 1–2 hours, Occasional: 3–4 hours, Frequent: 5–6 hours, Continuous: 7+ hours (Based on an 8‑hour work day).
Squat/Kneel: Seldom
Bend/Stoop: Occasional
Lift/Carry: Continuous 1–35 lbs.
Push/Pull: Occasional 1–35 lbs.
Twist/Turn: Occasional
Grip/Grasp: Continuous
Reach: Seldom
Stand/Walk: Continuous
Benefits
Competitive wages paid weekly.
Associate discounts.
Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k, and more).
Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits.
Leaders invested in your training, career growth, and development.
An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer Albertsons Companies is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable state and federal employment laws prohibiting discrimination. Safeway encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in a good‑faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.
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