Blarney Castle Oil Co. · 1 month ago
Meat Department Supervisor
Blarney Castle Oil Co. is a family-owned company that has been a leader in retail convenience store operations in Michigan since 1933. The Meat Department Supervisor oversees meat department operations, manages staff, orders inventory, and ensures compliance with safety and sanitation guidelines.
Retail
Responsibilities
Supervision and management. Assists in the hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of performance of staff for the department
Maintains inventory working with manager to select inventory, including types and quantities appropriate for changes in retail activity
Develops and maintains good working relationships with purveyors
Cuts and trims meat to size for display or as ordered by a customer using hand tools and power equipment, such as a grinder, cubing machine, and power saw
Ensure meats are displayed and packaged appropriately for sale
Product development and management. Develops and updates menus for catering, meals, and carry-out specials, ensuring pricing is competitive and the quality meets the company standards
Develops new products, documents recipes to ensure standardization and works with the SM to promote
Develops and manages budget for department, monitors expense and investigates and resolves variances in inventory or costs
Provides customer service by processing requests for specific cuts of meat, providing information to customers on availability of specific cuts of meat, and how to prepare or cook the meat
Provides advice on special orders such as deli trays or catering
Ensure equipment, work surfaces, display cases, refrigerators, and freezers are cleaned properly with safe temperatures always maintained
Ensure the meat area is prepared for inspections, whether planned or unplanned
Assists as needed in the retail deli area preparing customer orders, stocking meats and cheeses
Follows all safety standards and regulations
Monitors staff training for compliance and necessary re-certifications
May assist in other areas in the store manager’s absence
Qualification
Required
Must be 18 years of age or older
High school degree or GED combined with two to three years of relevant experience is required
Knowledge of food retail marketing practices
Strong analytical skills
Previous supervisory experience
Budget management experience
Inventory management experience
Knowledge of the preparation of all meats and fish for the retail market, including, but not limited to, selection, types of cuts, trimming, grinding, storage, and preparation
Knowledge of curing or smoking meats and preparing sausage
Experience working with purveyors and inspecting new meat purchases
ServSafe certification
Basic math skills are necessary
Must be able to read and apply company procedure documents
Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary to greet customers and provide information in an accurate and courteous manner
Must be able to work in a team environment
Must be able to handle multiple tasks accurately and courteously
Must be able to complete company-sponsored training and required updates within specified training periods
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds throughout a normal shift, moving and stacking merchandise, cleaning, sweeping, shoveling snow
Ability to work in commercial refrigerators and freezers
Ability to safely handle all necessary cutting tools
Ability to stoop, bend, and stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work inside coolers to maintain inventory
Ability to ascend and descend a five-foot step ladder safely
Benefits
Medical & Prescription plan coverages
FSA
HSA
Dental
Vision
Short & Long Term Disability
Life Insurances
401(k) with company match
PTO
Tuition Assistance Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Identity Theft Protection
Home Heating Discounts
Company
Blarney Castle Oil Co.
Blarney Castle Oil Co is a petroleum and propane distribution company that owns and operates over 130 convenience stores and 10 branch offices in Michigan.
Funding
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