Assistant Meat Store Manager
Company : Sprouts Farmers Market
Location : Whittier, CA, 90607
Job Type : Other
Posted On : 21 May 2026
Job Summary of Assistant Meat Store Manager:
Are you passionate about educating and training others in the realm of meat and seafood, all while fostering a strong team dynamic? Are you drawn to working in a setting that demands accuracy and specialized skills? Does the prospect of providing exceptional customer service in a bustling and welcoming atmosphere excite you? If you find joy in guiding individuals towards healthier choices within a rapidly expanding retail setting, then we are seeking individuals like you to become a part of our successful team at Sprouts Farmers Market. The Assistant Meat Store Manager for the Meat and Seafood departments plays a vital role in overseeing daily operations, ensuring top-notch standards in product quality, freshness, and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities of Assistant Meat Store Manager:
- Assist the Meat & Seafood Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit
- Responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Meat & Seafood team.
- Effectively coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
- Assist in leading a team that brainstorms to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive
- Assist in hiring, teaching, training, developing the Meat & Seafood team
- Knowledge of weekly ad items and assists with inventory and ordering; enforcing and following department practices regarding the receiving, stocking and unloading of product to ensure freshness and quality and is able to perform and follow our Clean as You Go and Fresh at 4 Programs.
- Unload and sort through store deliveries, operate, and maintain meat & seafood equipment
- Ensure the execution of all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations, and validate that other Meat & Seafood team members are also aware of, and following, these procedures.
- If youre someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, then we want to hear from you!
Qualifications of Assistant Meat Store Manager:
- Must be over 18 years old and possess a fundamental understanding of mathematics, as well as knowledge of weights and measurements. Applicants should have at least two years of relevant work experience, demonstrated skills in leadership, and ideally, 2 to 3 years of hands-on involvement in Meat department operations within the grocery retail sector.
- Show consistency and trustworthiness while carrying out additional tasks as required.
- Exhibit a sociable and approachable demeanor, demonstrating a positive outlook and ease in engaging with our clientele.
- Being able to adapt to a flexible schedule that may vary in response to shifts in business demands, including working during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Possess strong communication abilities and can effectively engage in teamwork while being receptive to instructions
- Undertake routine department maintenance by tidying and disinfecting the workspace, such as cleaning tables, floors, walls, display cases, refrigerators, and freezers.
- Follow all safety, health, and Weights and Measures guidelines, as well as adhere to the Company's recipes.
- The ability to stand continuously for four hours and a total of eight hours per shift is required, with walking up to two miles within an eight-hour period being mandatory.
- Maintain cleanliness in the department by performing general housekeeping duties within a controlled temperature environment, including sanitizing work surfaces like tables, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers.
- Having excellent eyesight is essential when using tools like sharp knives, a band saw, grinder, sausage maker, box cutter, wrapping machine, and tenderizer.
- Capable of moving items horizontally/vertically within a weight range of 25 to 90 lbs., over distances ranging from 4 to 60 feet, for up to 10 feet for a duration of 20 hours.
- Skill in operating a pallet jack is needed to shift pallets sideways weighing up to 500 lbs., necessitating an exertion of up to 85 lbs., over a distance of up to 100 feet within a timeframe of 5 hours.
- Capable of moving shelves of items weighing up to 70 lbs., with a force of up to 25 lbs., horizontally over a distance of up to 50 feet for a maximum of 10 hours.
- Capable of relocating tables with a weight limit of 70 lbs., necessitating a force exceeding 35 lbs., over a distance of up to 2 feet for a duration of 1 hour.
Benefits of Assistant Meat Store Manager:
- Competitive pay
- A sick leave strategy designed to assist in maintaining the well-being of yourself or your close relatives
- Vacation accrual plan
- Possibilities for advancing in one's profession
- Sprouts offers a 15% discount on all purchases for you and an additional family member residing in your household
- Flexible schedules
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a workplace initiative aimed at supporting and helping employees deal with personal and professional challenges
- A retirement savings plan called 401(K) with a substantial matching contribution from the employer
- Life insurance coverage provided by the employer
- Various competitions and gratitude gatherings held all year with rewards, refreshments, and enjoyment!
Eligibility criteria must be met in order to qualify for the benefits listed below:
- Additional compensation determined by the success of either the company or the individual
- Inexpensive benefit packages that encompass medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account paired with employer contribution
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts provide a way for individuals to set aside money from their paychecks before taxes are deducted to use for medical and childcare expenses
- The organization offers a short-term disability insurance policy as part of its benefits package
- Paid parental leave is provided for mothers and fathers to support them during the time they take off work after having a child
- Paid holidays
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