Meat Manager- Taber Food Store

Job summary

The Meat Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Meat Department, including production, merchandising, and inventory management. They must also ensure food safety compliance, achieve financial targets, and develop a high-performing team to deliver exceptional guest service.

Job details

We are offering: * Pension plan with 6% matched employer contributions * Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package * The opportunity to work in Taber, AB, a friendly, family‑oriented community known for its agricultural roots and small‑town charm. South Country Co‑op is proud to be a trusted, community‑minded organization serving our members and guests. We are currently accepting applications for a Meat Manager to lead the planning, operations, and performance of our Meat Department. Reporting to the Food Store Manager, the Meat Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and success of the Meat Department. This includes delivering exceptional guest service, achieving financial and operational targets, maintaining food safety and merchandising standards, and leading, developing, and engaging a high‑performing team. Key Responsibilities * Lead the day‑to‑day operations of the Meat Department, including production, merchandising, inventory, and food safety * Achieve budgeted goals related to sales, margin, expenses, and inventory * Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members, fostering a positive and engaged work environment * Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace health & safety, and company policies * Deliver legendary guest service and maintain high department presentation standards * Collaborate with store leadership and support continuous improvement initiatives * Act as a brand ambassador, living the Co‑op values in all interactions Who are you You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations and have: * Retail Meat Cutting Certificate and/or 3–6 years of relevant retail experience * Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience, preferably in a meat department * At least 1 year of hands‑on meat cutting experience (meat processing certification is an asset) * Strong knowledge of retail meat operations and food safety requirements * Proven leadership, coaching, and employee engagement skills * Excellent organization, communication, and problem‑solving abilities * Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, changing environment with integrity and professionalism * Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills, enabling you to work effectively in a diverse, collaborative, and customer‑focused environment * A results-driven and continuous improvement mindset, focused on operational excellence and customer satisfaction * Demonstrate the Co-op values of customer focused, builds awesome teams, and communicates effectively in every aspect of work Working Conditions * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods * Work in varying temperatures, including coolers and freezers regularly * Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of our customers and members. Who you’ll work with: The Team: You will support and lead the Meat Department team, providing clear direction and hands‑on, day‑to‑day leadership. The team is focused on delivering exceptional guest service, maintaining high standards of food safety, quality, and merchandising, and working collaboratively to achieve departmental operational and sales objectives. The Community: Taber, AB is a welcoming, family‑friendly community known for its strong agricultural roots and small‑town charm. With close ties to farming and food production, Taber plays an important role in Alberta’s agri‑food industry. Families can enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including hockey, soccer, baseball, and community events throughout the year. Offering an affordable cost of living and a high quality of life, Taber is a great place to live, work, and become part of a close‑knit community. Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. Apply online, or contact us at careers@sccoop.ca [careers@sccoop.ca] for more information. Position will remain open until filled. If this opportunity speaks to you and you believe you would be a good fit for this role, please apply now! We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. South Country Co-op is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business; being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. Our work is guided by our values of Customer Focused, Builds Awesome Teams and Communicates Effectively and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together. To learn more about who we are, visit www.southcountryco-op.crs [https://www.southcountryco-op.crs/sites/southcountry/].

What you’ll do

The Meat Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Meat Department, including production, merchandising, and inventory management. They must also ensure food safety compliance, achieve financial targets, and develop a high-performing team to deliver exceptional guest service.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Retail Meat Cutting Certificate or 3-6 years of relevant retail experience, along with at least 3 years of supervisory experience. A minimum of 1 year of hands-on meat cutting experience and strong knowledge of food safety requirements are also required.

Benefits

• Pension plan
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Retail operations · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Meat cutting
• Retail operations
• Leadership
• Food safety
• Inventory management
• Merchandising
• Staff training
• Coaching
• Customer service
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Budgeting
• Team development
• Retail Operations
• Meat Cutting
• Professionalism
• Community Sustainability
• Lifting Ability
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer Service
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Economics
• Employee Engagement
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Sales
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Microsoft Outlook
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Food Service Manager
• Restaurant / Food Service Manager
• Restaurant Managers
• Food Service Managers

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