What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meat Specialist position at Lowe's Food Market?
This description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities, general nature and level of work being performed by teammates assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and competencies of the Meat Specialist.. The incumbent may be assigned other duties and responsibilities.
JOB SUMMARY:
To comply with Lowe's company policies, standards, security measures and regulations. Proper performance of the duties and responsibilities of this position contributes to and ensures achievement of proper Meat conditions. Maximizes store sales and profitability by ensuring the execution of promotional and merchandising programs in accordance with Lowe's policies and procedures. Serves as a model for customer service and other vital behaviors, and instills this value in all teammates. Creates an environment for continual learning and encourages an open dialogue among teammates. Provides leadership and motivation to promote a culture reflective of Lowe's guiding principles, core values, and vision.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible To:
Meat Director
Teammates Supervised:
Meat Managers
Inter-Relationships:
Frequent contact with all teammates, customers, corporate office and vendors. Occasional contact with teammates from other locations.
JOB DUTIES:
Must be thoroughly familiar with all products carried in the department, including being fully knowledgeable in the difference ( price, taste, preparation or use ) between the many varietiesand types of meat.
- Review financial and operating results to determine where the meat department stands relative to budgeted
sales, expenses, and payroll.
- Provide leadership and direction for the assigned area of meat departments.
- Provide training to meat managers in the overall operation of the meat department.
- Ensure all aspects of Management Awareness is followed.
- Evaluate meat needs; then plans and executes the needs.
- Communicate and coordinate with meat Director to provide feedback from the store.
- Set up resets and helps to perform such task.
- Perform meat Manager responsibilities in absence of meat Manager.
- Interfaces with manufacturer's and sales representatives; evaluate vendor promotions in accordance with
company policy to select and purchase those products that provide savings benefits with a goal of increasing
sales, inventory turnover and customer traffic in the store.
- Responsible for efficient and effective delegation of duties to achieve maximum performance of teammates
including proper follow-up to assure satisfactory performance.
- Keep work area maintained appropriately to ensure a safe work environment for teammates and customers.
- Must be able to perform other duties.
- Must be able to fill in as a Market Manager.
- Must be able to unload trucks, breakdown loads and stock product.
- Work with meat department teammates to identify the root causes of issues and inefficiencies.
- Constantly interacts with teammates to ensure that all teammates understand Lowe's expectations.
- Constantly interacts with customers.
- Adhere to all compliance of company policies, programs, procedures and guidelines.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. College background preferred. 5 years' experience in the meat department operations. Completion of a management training program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
- Knowledge of various types of meat products. Knowledge and ability to operate meat department equipment.
Ability to read and write English. Good customer relations skills. Ability to calculate gross margins and retail
prices. Ability to manage effectively.
Licenses, Registration and Certification:
- None.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Frequent exposure to refrigerated storage areas and damp, humid conditions. Works on wet or slippery
surfaces. Noise level normally moderate. Can be extreme when power tools or other equipment are in use.
Subject to communicable disease.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Heavy work- exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in
excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires walking and/ or standing up to a significant
degree. Must be able to climb, stand, bend, push or pull, twist, grasp, squeeze, stoop, kneel, squat, reach,
handle, finger and feel. Must be able to read small numbers and dates in the meat dept. Subject to
psychological stress.
