About the role
Description Ready to take the reins (or perhaps a carving knife) in a deliciously dynamic environment? The Monadnock Food Co-op in Keene, NH, is seeking a motivated and passionate Meat and Seafood
Assistant Manager
to help lead our team of food enthusiasts! This isn't just about managing inventory and schedules; it's about sharing your love for high-quality, sustainably sourced local products with our community, mentoring a great team, and making a real impact on our local food system. If you're ready to inspire great customer experiences, build stunning displays, and thrive in a fun, fast-paced, and community-focused atmosphere, then reel in this opportunity and apply today!
Assist the Meat & Seafood Manager, and to act in his/her absence in overseeing the department; to select and cut fresh meat and seafood; to supervise department staff; and to meet objectives for sales, margin and customer service. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Serve Safe certified is preferred. Supervisory experience is required.
The purpose of this position is to assist the Meat & Seafood Manager, and to act in his/her absence in overseeing the department; to select and cut fresh meat and seafood; to supervise department staff; and to meet objectives for sales, margin and customer service. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Co-op Benefits
:
· 20% employee discount- including sale items!
· Quarterly and Annual Gainshare depending on store performance
· 401K – Traditional or Roth or Both! with up to
4% company match
and free retirement counselors
· Health Insurance- 3 plans including an HSA option eligible at
30 hours/week
· Dental Insurance eligible at
20 hours/week
· Vision Insurance eligible at
20 hours/week
· Pet Insurance
· Short & Long-term disability- company provided at
35 hours per week
· $25,000 Life Insurance policy – company provided at
20 hours per week
· Generous Paid Time Off- even Part-time!
· Employee Assistance Plan
· Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
· Free Staffed Out products, plants and flowers
· Staff Appreciation Events throughout the year!
· Co-op gear
. Paid community outreach hours
· Fun at work! We Rock!
Location:
34 Cypress St Keene, NH 03431
Schedule: Sunday through Thursday OR Tuesday through Saturday
*You must be available for this schedule in order to be considered*
Pay Range: Begins at $23.18 with additional compensation for experience
Monadnock Food Co-op participates in E-Verify
Check out our career opportunities at: https://monadnockfood.coop/our-co-op/careers/
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Requirements
Participate in Management Team responsibilities as designated, such as policy development
Participate in Person in Charge shifts as assigned depending on the store’s needs
Plan attractive displays with uniform signage; ensure displays are fully stocked, rotated, and fronted to ensure freshness and abundance
Ensure accurate, up-to-date price, ingredient, and date labeling of items
Assist in planning and implementing seasonal programs
Negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, and delivery
Ensure accurate coding and up to date shelf tags and/or signage
Consult with manager on updating UPCs, PLUs and pricing information in the POS register system
Maintain level of high quality products; maintain a sufficient amount of inventory, with limited out of stock items to maximize sales and turnover
Receive orders, or ensure proper receiving by department staff, in accordance with established procedures
Review invoices for accuracy, break into inventory categories and pass to Bookkeeping for payment
Get credit from suppliers where applicable for returned or low-quality product. Ensure department waste items are disposed of properly
Meat Cutting
Maintain standards for meat cutting to meet quality, pricing, margin control, and customer service goals
Cut meat and oversee meat cutting for department
Adhere to health and safety standards and practices for department meat cutting and handling
Department Operations
Help plan attractive meat and seafood displays, using color and texture to enhance
See that displays are replenished, rotated, checked for quality
Assist in setting prices to achieve margin goals
Conduct periodic price surveys of identified competitors
Assist in ensuring POS system and scales are accurate and costs and pricing are current
Maintain waste logs and know percentage of waste each week
Personnel Management—for department staff: Ensure on-the-job training
Take disciplinary action as needed following established policies
Assist in scheduling hours for department staff within budget, and review time cards
Organize meetings of meat and seafood department staff as needed
Department Maintenance
Ensure food prep, work area, utensils, equipment and display areas are maintained in sanitary, orderly condition meeting or exceeding health department standards
Follow standard Sanitation Operating Procedures schedule including: deep cleaning schedules, good health department scores, pest awareness and control, equipment maintenance and cleanings
Follow USDA and NH State Law regarding the use, labeling, and handling of allergens
Follow standard Sanitation Operating Procedures schedule including: deep cleaning schedules, good health department scores, pest awareness and control, equipment maintenance and cleanings
Ensure proper storage and labeling procedures as per health department and organic standards
Participate in all monthly, quarterly and annual inventory counts
Maintain department equipment in working order. Notify management of equipment problems or requirements. Research and recommend major equipment repair, replacement, or acquisitions.
Follow and update opening and closing checklists
Monitor temperatures in cooler and cases
Qualifications
The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Regularly lift 60lbs safely
Ability to be mobile throughout entire shifts
Bend, squat, stoop, kneel, or crouch
Ability to communicate with customers and coworkers
Sufficient vision to perform your job safely and accurately
Effective communication skills to listen and to give clear directions in English
Effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations to customers and employees
Experience with Microsoft Office and Excel software
Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment such as meat saw, grinder, knives and sealing equipment
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience serving the public
At least 3 years’ experience in meat-cutting for retail sales
Experience managing fresh meat department purchasing, merchandising, and pricing to meet goals for sales, margin, customer service, and department expenses
Supervisory experience – hiring, training, evaluating, directing
Ability to read and interpret financial statements, or at least a basic understanding
Customer service skills
Knowledge of Department of Agriculture sanitation regulations
Knowledge of organic and commercial growing practices, and organic certification regulations
Knowledge of handling procedures for organic product
Environment includes frequently working in a walk-in cooler and freezer