Job title: Meat – Manager
Company: Costco
Job description: Supervises and participates in the daily operations of the Meat Department. Supports the Meat Department team in promoting a high level of productivity. Coordinates employee lunches and breaks, reviews employees, carries out new programs, and addresses member issues. Implements and upholds proper Meat Department and general safety procedures and standards. Maintains courteous member service at all times. Determines production requirements and checks quality of finished merchandise. Participates in meat cutting and other department duties.DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops, coaches, counsels, and directs Meat Department personnel. Provides feedback to promote team work and accountability among employees. Interactively monitors Meat Department employee performance and participates in performance reviews as needed. Implements and upholds proper Meat Department and general safety procedures and standards.
- Leads, provides training, encouragement, advice and feedback to meat department employees. Coordinates activities and breaks for meat department personnel.
- Upholds and teaches Costco Meat Department policies and procedures.
- Determines production requirements. Checks quality and consistency of finished merchandise. Oversees merchandise presentation and merchandising.
- Carries out and ensures employee participation in Meat Manager’s plan for sales and merchandising. Participates in meat cutting.
- Follows Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) guidelines as it refers to proper cleaning and sanitation of all equipment required by this position. Completes and complies with 11 Commandments of Quality Assurance, Food Safety Certification and all safety training required by warehouse and Meat Department.
- Reviews sanitation log and checks for health code compliance.
- Assists with physical inventory periodically.
- Performs routine maintenance for machinery and equipment. Informs manager of equipment repairs needed.
- Provides prompt and courteous customer service to members, employees and vendors.
- Assists with front end duties as necessary. Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary
POSITION REQUIREMENTSCompetency Statement(s)
- Communication – Clearly articulates information, both verbally and in writing, about services and merchandise in a way that can be easily understood by employees, members, and suppliers. Actively listens to members, employees, and other managers in order to efficiently teach, organise, and respond to department issues. Limits communication of confidential information to those individuals with a need to know.
- Member Service – Exhibits a professional demeanour towards others and is able to maintain composure and make appropriate decisions while under stress. Unselfishly serves others and assists members, employees and suppliers in a prompt and effective manner while following company policies and procedures. Is proactive and reacts quickly and appropriately in identifying problems, finding solutions and making sound decisions that reflect his/her management position and Costco’s Code of Ethics. Develops employees by providing constructive feedback about performance, teaching employees how to correctly and safely perform their tasks, and addressing problems or conflicts that arise.
- Self-Motivated – Well-organised and able to identify and prioritise tasks that need to be completed and delegate as appropriate. Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines while working independently with minimal supervision. Maintains a commitment to honesty, integrity, and high levels of efficiency and accuracy at all times. Accepts responsibility for his/her choices and decisions.
- Team Player – Relates well with a variety of personalities and individuals by participating in a professional manner to accomplish the business goal. Empowers and leads employees. Creates positive morale by recognizing conflict and working quickly to solve problems. Delegates responsibilities effectively. Willingness to perform tasks that need to be done and to help others perform their tasks as needed.
- Flexibility – Adjusts positively to change in direction or assignment. Is able to focus on multiple tasks during a work shift. Responds professionally to constructive criticism from management. Adjusts work schedule as necessary to meet business needs. Is able to implement and oversee newly initiated Costco programs.
Experience Meat cutter, leadership, customer service, employee relations or comparable experience, food safety preferredSupervisory or Management experienceLicenses and Certifications Butcher Trade QualificationEducation High School Certificate or trade qualificationComputer Skills Basic knowledge of Microsoft office (Outlook, Excel, Word)Other Skills and Abilities Good communication, strong interpersonal, organisation, math and problem solving skills
Job Ref: AU2705W.000433
Location: Melbourne – East
Submitted: 12-02-2025
Expected salary:
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:20:48 GMT
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