Position Title: Meat Department Head - Full Time

Position Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: 47103

Banner: Metro

Employment Type: Permanent

This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit. The hourly wage for this position starts at $18.60 and is established in accordance with the collective agreement. Depending on a candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, and prior experience, a higher hourly wage may be offered. Any hourly wage offered for this role, whether starting or higher, will fall within the wage scale established for this position in accordance with the collective agreement.

This is a posting for an existing permanent full-time position.

Location: 1370 South Service Rd. Stoney Creek

Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Take the Lead as the Meat Department Head at Metro!

Are you passionate about quality products and ready to lead a diverse and dedicated team? At Metro, we're looking for a Meat Department Head who can bring energy, expertise, and leadership to our Meat department. If you have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, this is your chance to make a significant impact!

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee the daily operations of the meat department.
• Ensure the department is stocked, clean, and well-organized.
• Develop and implement processes for smooth department management.
• Assist with receiving, cutting, packaging, and rotating meat products in both the display area and storage.
• Recruit, train, and supervise meat department staff.
• Create work schedules to ensure adequate staffing for all shifts.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance, providing feedback and coaching as necessary.
• Manage inventory to maintain proper stock levels without overstocking.
• Ensure all products meet quality and freshness standards, removing expired items.
• Place orders with suppliers and coordinate deliveries efficiently.
• Develop visually appealing meat displays to attract customer interest.
• Execute promotional activities and highlight seasonal products or special offers.
• Ensure accurate labeling and pricing of all products.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
• Consistently deliver a friendly and helpful shopping experience.
• Manage the department’s budget while controlling expenses.
• Track sales data and adjust inventory levels to align with customer demand.
• Analyze financial performance and take corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure strict adherence to all health and safety regulations.
• Implement and monitor food safety and sanitation practices.
• Perform routine safety inspections and promptly address any issues.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth store operations.
• Communicate with store management about department performance and needs.
• Participate in store meetings and contribute to overall store strategy.

Qualifications:

• Customer service driven
• Able to stock merchandise and create displays
• Good product knowledge and attention to detail
• Able to lift up to 30 to 50 pounds
• Retail experience is considered an asset
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be available to work flexible shifts which may include nights, weekends and holidays

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

Disclosure on Use of Artifical Intelligence in Recruitment: At METRO, we are commited to transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. In compliance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act (Bill 149), we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive, ensuring that every candidate's profile is considered promptly and consistently. This technology supports our goal of providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants. While AI tools support our recruitment procedures, all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by METRO's Talent Acquisition team or METRO employees. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.