Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $22.25 - $34.55
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
training programs
Career Development
Job Description
Price Chopper is a well-established supermarket chain serving communities with a commitment to quality products and excellent customer service. Located in Rensselaer, New York, this company prides itself on creating a welcoming shopping experience for its customers by offering fresh produce, quality meats, and various grocery needs. Price Chopper is dedicated to maintaining high standards in product quality, customer satisfaction, and employee development. With a strong presence in the Albany market, Price Chopper continuously strives to meet consumer demands and maintain its reputation as a trusted grocery retailer in the region.
This job opening is for a position in the Meat Department at the Rensselaer Price Chopper location, offering an hourly pay range of $22.25 to $34.55. The role focuses on providing fast, friendly, helpful, and efficient service to all customers who visit the meat department. The position involves managing the daily operations of the meat department, which includes overseeing the fresh meat case, deli, frozen meat case, and custom cut department where applicable. This multifaceted role demands an individual who is knowledgeable about meat products, skilled in meat cutting techniques, and capable of maintaining high standards of customer service and sanitation.
The Meat Department associate will be responsible for achieving budgeted financial goals, such as sales, gross profit, inventory levels, and shrink reduction. While the position does not include regular supervisory responsibilities, the individual will play a key role in training meat associates according to corporate and state policies and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. The role also involves ordering and merchandising meat products, maintaining proper temperature and sanitation guidelines, documenting grind and meat logs, and controlling inventory.
Additionally, the position requires excellent communication skills, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to handle administrative duties related to scheduling and inventory management. This role is vital for maintaining the smooth operation of the meat department, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction through the consistent offering of fresh and high-quality meat products. Candidates should be at least 18 years old and possess at least three years of related experience with a high school diploma or equivalent educational background.
This role at Price Chopper offers an opportunity to develop within a customer-centric grocery retail environment, adhering to corporate standards and contributing to the store's overall success. The individual will support the store management team by managing the meat department efficiently and ensuring adherence to all corporate policies and state and federal regulations. The position highlights the importance of teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to safety standards. Overall, the job presents a comprehensive opportunity for those interested in working in a food retail environment with a focus on quality and customer service.
This job opening is for a position in the Meat Department at the Rensselaer Price Chopper location, offering an hourly pay range of $22.25 to $34.55. The role focuses on providing fast, friendly, helpful, and efficient service to all customers who visit the meat department. The position involves managing the daily operations of the meat department, which includes overseeing the fresh meat case, deli, frozen meat case, and custom cut department where applicable. This multifaceted role demands an individual who is knowledgeable about meat products, skilled in meat cutting techniques, and capable of maintaining high standards of customer service and sanitation.
The Meat Department associate will be responsible for achieving budgeted financial goals, such as sales, gross profit, inventory levels, and shrink reduction. While the position does not include regular supervisory responsibilities, the individual will play a key role in training meat associates according to corporate and state policies and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. The role also involves ordering and merchandising meat products, maintaining proper temperature and sanitation guidelines, documenting grind and meat logs, and controlling inventory.
Additionally, the position requires excellent communication skills, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to handle administrative duties related to scheduling and inventory management. This role is vital for maintaining the smooth operation of the meat department, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction through the consistent offering of fresh and high-quality meat products. Candidates should be at least 18 years old and possess at least three years of related experience with a high school diploma or equivalent educational background.
This role at Price Chopper offers an opportunity to develop within a customer-centric grocery retail environment, adhering to corporate standards and contributing to the store's overall success. The individual will support the store management team by managing the meat department efficiently and ensuring adherence to all corporate policies and state and federal regulations. The position highlights the importance of teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to safety standards. Overall, the job presents a comprehensive opportunity for those interested in working in a food retail environment with a focus on quality and customer service.
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school degree or equivalent
- 3+ years of related experience
- Ability to manage others and demonstrate follow-through to achieve results
- Strong communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Satisfactory performance reviews
Job Qualifications
- High school degree or equivalent
- 3+ years of related experience
- Strong communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to manage others and demonstrate follow-through
- Satisfactory performance reviews
Job Duties
- Consistently provide fast, friendly, helpful, and efficient customer service at all times
- Smile, make eye contact, and thank customers upon fulfilling their requests
- Maintain a neat, clean, and organized workstation at all times, following 5S standards
- Handle and merchandise all meat products according to company policy
- Display and express complete product knowledge to customers
- Achieve all budgeted financial figures for the Meat Department including sales, gross profit, shrink, inventory levels, wrap, and payroll
- Manage day-to-day operations including scheduling, training, and administrative duties
- Order meat products and maintain inventory control methods
- Cut meat using knives, saws, cubers, slicers, and grinders
- Maintain corporate safety standards throughout the department
- Oversee Meat Department associates and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
- Train meat associates per corporate and state policies
- Maintain all corporate assets within the Meat Department
- Adhere to sanitation and temperature guidelines including inspection standards
- Maintain grind logs and meat logs per policy
- Manage the store as needed at the Store Manager's discretion
- Control shrink through adherence to policies
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures at all times
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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