Meat Manager

Department: Meat Department

Reports To: Store Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Oversees the Meat Department, supervising staff, ensuring quality products, and achieving sales and profit goals while delivering excellent customer service.

• Hire, train, and supervise meat department staff.

• Plan, schedule, and direct daily cutting, wrapping, and merchandising activities.

• Order, receive, and inspect meat products for quality and accuracy.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and OSHA regulations.

• Maintain accurate records, reports, and department paperwork.

• Meet or exceed sales, margin, and labor goals.

• Perform cutting, trimming, wrapping, and grinding duties as needed.

• Previous supervisory experience in meat cutting or foodservice required.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Knowledge of meat cutting, merchandising, and food safety standards.

• Ability to manage budgets, scheduling, and inventory.

• Stand/walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours).

• Lift/move up to 60 lbs regularly.

• Work in refrigerated environments.

• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive motions.

Varied schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Sales and profit goals achieved.

• Labor costs maintained within budget.

• Food safety and sanitation audit scores.

• Customer service feedback.

As an employee-owner, this role models pride of ownership, treating customers and company assets with care. Employees contribute to store success by protecting profitability, preventing loss, and ensuring excellent customer experiences.

C&K Market Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

*Must be able to pass drug test

*Must be able to pass background check

*Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays