Meat Assistant Department Head

Work Location : 9255 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON L6C 1Y9

Start Date : ASAP

Type of Position : Full time, Permanent

Positions Available : 1

Salary : $23 to $27 / hour (To be negotiated)

Employment Conditions : Early morning, Evening, Day, Shift, Weekend, Statutory holiday, Flexible hours

Benefits :

• 10 days vacation
• Extended health care plan
• Dental care plan
• Group life Insurance and accidental death & dismemberment plan
• Vision care plan
• Staff purchase discount
• Discretionary bonus
• Round-trip transportation costs to the place of employment at the beginning and the end of the contract

The Role : Reporting to the Meat Department Head, the Meat Assistant Department Head supports the Meat department head in the department’s daily operations, ensuring that the department functions smoothly and efficiently.

Minimum Requirements :

• Completion of high school degree
• 2+ years of experience in supermarket / food production retail chain store operations
• 1+ year of supervisory experience in supermarket / food production retail chain store

Work Setting : Supermarket and Meat department

Ability to Supervise : 5-10 people, Staff in various areas of responsibility

Personal Suitability : Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Dependability, Initiative, Judgement

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities : Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Attention to detail, Walking, Standing for extended periods

Specific Skills :

• Manage and supervise the department’s daily operation and staff performance
• Provide coaching, on-the-job training, shadowing, guidance and supervision to department staff; promote teamwork and create an inclusive working environment
• Manage day-to-day business operations of the meat department, including managing merchandise and promotion items, placing orders, preparing sales reports and analyzing market information
• Assign duties to sales staff and other workers in the meat department
• Assist to establish work schedules
• Organize and manage inventory in both the display and walk-in coolers
• Oversee product quality, freshness and ensure First-In, First-Out (FIFO) is strictly practiced within the department
• Conduct quality control during the receipt of inventory
• Ensure that meat display counters are clean and well-kept
• Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
• Maximize customers’ satisfaction by providing excellent customer service
• Sell merchandise on occasion
• Lead by example by performing all hands-on duties required in the Meat Department

If you are interested in the Meat Assistant Department Head position and would like to join and grow with T&T Supermarket Inc.

we encourage you to send us your Resume in confidence to Jobs [email protected].

We thank all applicants who applied for the position; however, only those shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you.

About T&T Supermarket Inc.

Established in 1993 with Head Office located in Richmond B.C., T&T Supermarket Inc. (www.tnt-supermarket.com) is a unique place to work, bringing together dynamic people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent.

Our mission is to enrich the lifestyle of our customers by bringing Asian-Canadian families fresh foods that they love, and introducing to mainstream Canadian families the diversity of Asian food culture at stores that offer exceptional convenience, service, and value.

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