Assistant

Assistant Butcher Shop Manager

The Assistant Butcher Shop Manager assists the Butcher Shop Manager with supervising department operations including but not limited to maximizing gross margins, promoting sales, controlling inventory and expenses. The Assistant Butcher Shop Manager's responsibilities are assisting the Butcher Shop Manager cover the overall operation and success of the butcher shop, gaining product knowledge and working in a safe manner while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
• Learns and uses the three E's: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
• Assists the Butcher Shop Manager in developing, implementing and coordinating aggressive and creative merchandising plans which maximize sales and variety
• Assists with production, stocking and display building
• Assists the Butcher Shop Manager in supervising the butcher shop associates to ensure efficient labor utilization and effectiveness in meeting department objectives
• Responsible for assisting the Butcher Shop Manager in receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control and inventory to ensure proper product control and that gross profit goals are met
• Supervises department safety and sanitation programs
• Responsible for pulling the meat cases by color, quality and dates
• Performs Butcher Shop Manager duties as needed or assigned
• Teaches, trains, and develops other Associates
• Promotes and supports established programs
• Follows all Health Code guidelines
• Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned

Key Attributes

• Passion/purpose
• Foodie/farmer
• Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive
• People enthusiast/outgoing
• Genuine
• Good communicator/desire to share
• Trendy/fun
• Honest
• Techie
• Leadership Skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi task
• Detailed Oriented
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Problem solving skills
• Adaptability
• High energy level
• Desire to move up within department

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assists with supervising Associates in the Butcher Shop in the absence of the Butcher Shop Manager.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Education And/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• One to three months related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with Supermarket math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and Sales Per Associate Hour

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Food Handler's Certification as required by State Law provided at store level

Recommended Equipment

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Safety cutter
• Apron
• Pallet jack
• Ladder
• Stepladder
• Uniform per store policy
• Associates may be required to use standard meat equipment including, but not limited to,
• Saws
• Knives
• Slicers
• Grinders
• Meat wrapper

Physical Demands

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with Associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Climb
• Balance
• Overhead lifting
• Taste or Smell
• Crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Vision
• Close
• Distance
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Peripheral
• Depth perception

Work Environment

Regularly

• Wet or humid conditions
• Work near moving mechanical parts

Occasionally

• Extreme cold
• Risk of electrical shock
• Toxic or caustic chemicals

Noise Level

Regularly

• Moderate

Pay Range

$18 up to $22/hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• MI Earned Sick Time (ESTA)
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time. **Position requirements may vary by store location