Assistant Meat Department Manager

Assistant Meat Department Manager

We're looking for talented, passionate leaders with a proven record of delighting customers and growing sales.

Overview :

To assist with the efficient functioning of the Meat department, providing customers with the best quality meat products, ensuring courteous, timely customer service.

Passion & commitment to customer service is a key driver for our Company.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Ensuring exceptional customer service is provided in a courteous manner to maintain our reputation for friendly, effective, and personalized experience.
• To cut meat and ensure production is moved efficiently from the receiver to the meat cutter and then to the wrapper.
• To respond immediately to any customer inquiries, requests and complaints, ensuring courteous customer relations at all times.
• To be responsible for and to maintain the condition of all fresh counters, freezers and coolers in the Department.
• To direct and supervise staff in the absence of the Meat Manager and train all new hires.
• To ensure the safety and sanitation of the Meat department at all times.
• To assist with Meat department scheduling ensuring the strict control of costs.
• To be responsible for placing product orders as required.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Would Possess :

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work a variety of hours which include days, evenings, night shifts, and weekends.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Accept responsibility for fresh meat production.
• Three to five years’ experience in the retail meat industry.
• Grade 12 Diploma with a Meat Cutter Apprenticeship Certificate.
• Prior management experience a definite asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

How You’ll Succeed :

At Fortinos, we attribute our success to preserving our core values : super fresh foods, well-trained staff, store cleanliness and above all, superior, friendly customer service.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity or interview, please advise if you require accommodation.

NOTE : The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation ( Franchisee ) which is licensed to use the FORTINOS trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc.

Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.

About Us

We are one of Canada’s leading food retailers and have been rated #1 in Ontario for best in-store experience in 2022 by Leger Market Research.

We’re proud of this distinction and proud that we are able to attract passionate, dedicated people like YOU to help create a great shopping experience for our customers.

Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, management positions, days or nights, we offer a full range of opportunities.

With 23 Franchised locations across the Greater Toronto / Hamilton / Brampton areas, you’ll find Fortinos to be a great place to work, offering opportunity for growth, work / life balance and flexible schedules.

Truly the Supermarket with the Heart. Let’s chat!

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