Job description

Qualifications

•Associate degree or equivalent work experience

•3 years’ experience in Meat Department operations

•Must be able to resolve differences and diffuse difficult situations (customers and associates) through diplomatic means

•Must be knowledgeable in various training methods

•Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis

•Flexibility in work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

•Must have excellent problem-solving skills

•Must be able to lead by example to give Food Country Customers their best shopping experience

•Knowledge of Food Country policies and procedures

•Expertise of all job duties associates must perform in each area of responsibility

•Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies

Responsibilities

•Always provide and promote exceptional customer service in to “Run the Best Store in Town!”

•Lead by example and set the standard for customer service, associate relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and overall profitability

•Maintain a positive attitude; create an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork

•Generate a positive, friendly, and fun working environment with a customer first initiative by encouraging associates to greet and speak to customers, provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service

•Interact professionally with management team, associates, supervision, and customers

•Manage inventory and labor costs in the department through proper sales projection planning

•Responsible for overall staffing of Meat Department by following Best Practice Guidelines for Recruiting, Selecting, Hiring, Orienting, Training, and Developing value added Food Country Associates, and maintaining adequate staffing levels

•Ensure work schedules are posted timely and per company requirements to ensure adequate staffing for weekly sales projections and customer service levels

•Provide Meat Department associates with training and development in required skills and areas of job responsibilities

•Implement and enforce all marketing programs and merchandising plans including plan-o-grams

•Prepare work schedule that adheres to engineered labor standard guidelines

•Complete all department paperwork adhering to Model Store standards including annual performance reviews including periodic department inventory

•Communicate on a regular basis with the store manager, department managers, and all Meat associates providing them with information or instruction

•Follow and implement all policies and procedures including all local, state, and federal regulations as it pertains to the Meat department

•Inspect and rotate product on a regular basis while maintaining close dated items on Short Date List

•Maintain a clean and safe department according to company standards utilizing Sanitation schedules and daily to-do lists

•Follow company food safety program

Food Country USA began in 1914 in a small rural area of Southwest Virginia known as Poor Valley. W.F. Henderson opened this first small country store to serve friends and neighbors in the surrounding area. Now, five generations later, what evolved as Food Country USA still strives to serve friends and neighbors at each store location in Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee. With general offices in Abingdon, Virginia, Food Country is rapidly growing to become one of the largest independently owned and operated grocery chains in the region. The well planned growth that Food Country USA visualizes over the next several years means you have chosen a place of employment bright with opportunities for personal growth and advancement. Although the company has a great history, our greatest successes will be in our future. By choosing to become an employee of Food Country USA, you will become a part of that future.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Grocery store

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Castle, VA 24127: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Meat Department: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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