Job Description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued \xe2\x80\x93 as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians provides employees a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well\xc2\xae.At No Frills, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We have opportunities for hard working, enthusiastic and reliable people just like you.Paul\'s Nofrills Ponoka is currently seeking an experienced Meat Department Manager for our store located in Ponoka Alberta. This role is full-time and reports to the Store Manager.We are looking for a strong leader who has a passion for fresh food and who can efficiently oversee the daily operations of the Meat Department in terms of staffing, sales, customer service, merchandising, and product quality.Job Duties and Responsibilities:\xc2\xb7 Provide supervision to department staff to ensure quality customer service, must be able todelegate, train, develop staff and follow-up.\xc2\xb7 Maximize sales and gross profit through effective and creative merchandising\xc2\xb7 Maintain department inventory by placing product orders regularly while adhering to departmental budgets\xc2\xb7 Recruit, hire, train, and mentor staff members\xc2\xb7 Create the weekly department work schedule\xc2\xb7 Cut, trim, debone and prepare standard cuts of meat according to specifications using knives and power tools\xc2\xb7 Wrap and package prepared meats\xc2\xb7 Prepare special cuts and orders as per customer requests\xc2\xb7 Ensure all prepared items are properly labeled, covered and rotated\xc2\xb7 Present a neat, fresh, and well-merchandised department\xc2\xb7 Ensure the proper set up of racks, tables, coolers, backroom areas\xc2\xb7 Handle customer inquiries, requests and complaints in a prompt, polite and effective manner\xc2\xb7 Keep all equipment clean, well maintained and fully operational\xc2\xb7 Comply with the Company\xe2\x80\x99s established Health and Safety and Food Safety policies and ensure that staff members are also adhering to these policies\xc2\xb7 Responsible for ensuring accuracy of store signage with regards to pricing\xc2\xb7 Liaise with the store manager, department heads and meat department staff to address any concerns, discuss upcoming ads / promotions, cross merchandising, etcSkills and Qualifications:\xc2\xb7 Previous, relevant meat department experience, preferably in a supervisory capacity\xc2\xb7 Proven ability to process a variety of meat cuts\xc2\xb7 Able to lead a team in an enthusiastic and positive manner\xc2\xb7 Superb customer service skills with a desire to provide customers with a great shopping experience\xc2\xb7 Exceptional leadership and organizational skills\xc2\xb7 Outstanding communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of health and safety legislation, policies and practices\xc2\xb7 Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure\xc2\xb7 Able to maintain a professional demeanor under stressful situations\xc2\xb7 Experience in effective merchandising that drives sales\xc2\xb7 Have experience ordering and maintaining department stock, forecasting and merchandising.\xc2\xb7 Flexibility to work a variety of hours which include days, evenings, weekends and stat holidaysWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities\xc2\xb7 Ability to perform physically demanding, repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time\xc2\xb7 Job requires manual dexterity, attention to detail, hand-eye co-ordination\xc2\xb7 Walking and standing for extended periods including bending, twisting, crouching and kneeling at times\xc2\xb7 Physical ability to stand, lift, and handle up to 50 pounds on a regular basis\xc2\xb7 Cold environment.. Receiving experienceOur commitment to you:\xc2\xb7 Competitive wages with starting rates based on experience\xc2\xb7 Annual bonus incentives\xc2\xb7 Automatic pay increases based on the number of hours you have worked\xc2\xb7 Room for advancement - all new opportunities posted internally first\xc2\xb7 Employee and Family Assistance Program\xc2\xb7 Comprehensive benefits package for full-time positions including Dental, Extended Health, Vision, Life & Disability insuranceIf you feel that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities mentioned above then we would love to hear from you!How to apply:Online: Respond to this job ad to apply in confidence directly to the Hiring TeamPlease include a cover letter including your wage expectations & any restrictions for work hoursWe would like to thank everyone for applying, however due to the volume of applications received only those moving forward to the interview process will be contacted.keywords: full time, meat, Leadership, management, supervisor, #readytoworkJob Type: Full-timePay: $40000Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Licence/Certification:

• Canadian citizenship, PR Card or work permit (required)

Work Location: In personOur commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars \xe2\x80\x93 Environment, Sourcing and Community \xe2\x80\x93 and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values \xe2\x80\x93 Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence \xe2\x80\x93 guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits \xe2\x80\x93 these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Diversity Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Greenest Employers & Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers for Young People.If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our employees, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (\xe2\x80\x9cFranchisee\xe2\x80\x9d) which is licensed to use the \xe2\x80\x9cNo Frills\xe2\x80\x9d 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.

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