Assistant Meat Manager - $25 per HOUR

Yoke's Fresh Market is a well-established, community-focused grocery store chain known for its commitment to quality, excellent customer service, and a wide variety of fresh products. With a strong presence in the Pacific Northwest, Yoke's offers a comprehensive shopping experience that caters to the everyday needs of families and individuals alike. This company prides itself on fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for both customers and employees. Yoke's Fresh Market places high value on its team members, emphasizing ownership mentality, shared success, and professional development within a supportive work environment. The company not only values quality products but also ensures a safe, clean, and friendly shopping environment to delight its customers. The role of Meat/Seafood Department Supervisor at Yoke's Fresh Market is pivotal in maintaining the high standards the company is known for. This position is designed to provide guidance and empowerment to Meat/Seafood Department associates, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and delivering unparalleled hospitality and professional service to guests. The supervisor models active engagement with customers, fostering an atmosphere where guests feel welcomed and valued. In addition to managing associates, the supervisor is responsible for ensuring the department operates efficiently and profitably by monitoring inventory, sales, and labor with careful attention to achieving company budget goals. This position requires proactive leadership in promoting food safety through Active Managerial Control, ensuring associates adhere to protocols that include proper food handling, temperature monitoring, and preventing cross-contamination. The supervisor also directly participates in hands-on tasks like cutting, trimming, boning, and wrapping meats, poultry, and seafood to meet company specifications for quality and presentation. Maintaining product merchandising for both existing and new items to drive sales is another critical area of focus. The supervisor plays a key role in associate training and development, offering in-service training that covers guest service excellence, safety practices, and proper equipment operation. Yoke's Fresh Market values team leadership as a shared responsibility, and this role involves managing department associates in the absence of the department manager, including conducting performance appraisals, handling discipline, and resolving workplace conflicts with excellent communication skills. Compensation for this position starts at $25.25 per hour, complemented by a generous benefits package that includes a 100% company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with allocations beginning at age 21. Additional benefits include daily pay options, company-matched 401k up to 4%, most premiums covered for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance—including a no-deductible medical plan option—Health Savings Accounts, paid holidays with time-and-a-half for worked holidays, bereavement and jury pay, paid family and medical leave, and sick and safe leave accrual. Working as a Meat/Seafood Department Supervisor at Yoke's Fresh Market offers a dynamic environment where physical demands such as standing, lifting, and operating machinery are balanced with comprehensive training and safety protocols. The position fosters growth and leadership development within an innovative retail environment committed to community engagement and customer satisfaction. For individuals passionate about food service, retail leadership, and quality assurance, this is a compelling opportunity to join a respected company dedicated to excellence and team success.

• High school diploma or GED
• minimum two years related experience or training
• ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents
• effective communication skills
• ability to perform mathematical calculations
• problem-solving skills
• meets state requirements to operate meat cutting equipment
• journey level cutting and wrapping expertise
• valid food handler's permit
• valid driver's license or state ID
• physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• ability to stand for extended periods
• willingness to follow safety protocols and use PPE
• ability to handle exposure to cold and heat
• willingness to report workplace accidents timely