Assistant Meat Manager - WA Richland, WA Wage Range: Up to $24.25 - depending on experience with provable hours and/or work sample Benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - 100% Company paid DailyPay - Employee's option to work and get paid today 401K - Company matching up to 4% (if elected) Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (no deductible medical option) Company paid Life Insurance for full time (30 hours) Voluntary Insurance Products Health Savings Account (HSA) Paid holidays Vacation Time Bereavement & Jury Duty pay Paid Sick & Safe Leave - Employees earn 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked Paid Family & Medical Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Essence of Position To provide guidance and empowerment to Meat/Seafood Department associates, and model how to actively engage guests, ensuring they receive unparalleled hospitality and professional service. Shared Expectations for all roles within our company include, but are not limited to the following: Creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. Embracing Yoke's Core Values and Mission Statement as an integral part of your contribution to our team. Promoting Yoke's sales and company growth by patronizing Yoke's stores and representing our company in the community with a positive message. Participating enthusiastically with genuine care for our shared success, always remembering we are the owners of Yoke's. Tasks of Position The following are core and essential responsibilities of this position. Associates are responsible for completing any and all duties assigned as required for the successful operation of our business. All associates are required to perform their job duties in a manner which upholds the integrity and honesty of our company. Reporting for assigned shifts on time, and on a regular basis, capable of communicating clearly and demonstrating suitable physical abilities to safety perform assigned tasks and duties, prepared to provide excellent service and leadership. Promoting sales through active discussions with guests, offering product recommendations, and discussing current promotions and service information. (Examples may include: asking guests if they need other products to accompany requested items, chatting about Yoke's signature items, fresh board and sweet deal suggestions, or providing information on recipes and products). Performing inventory, sales, and other bookwork required to monitor financial performance, ensuring the overall operations and profitability of the Meat/Seafood Department, achieving company budget goals with regard to sales, labor and gross margin. Merchandising existing and new products using quality and appearance to help promote increased sales. Practicing Food Safety - Active Managerial Control for the Meat Department by being proactive at finding and preventing food safety risks, ensuring that Associates are properly trained on food safety practices. These practices include knowing personal health and illness symptoms to report to the management, monitoring food temperatures with thermometers, proper hand washing when required, using tongs or other barriers with ready-to-eat food, cooking meat to proper temperatures, washing produce before cutting, and preventing cross contamination. Active Managerial Control requires management to assure Associates follow food safety requirements by checking their work and providing corrective action as needed. Directing, coordinating, and participating in cutting, trimming, boning, cleaning and wrapping meats, poultry, and seafood offered by the Meat/Seafood Department while upholding the production and presentation of fresh, quality products ensuring all products meets company specifications. Providing in-service training to all new personnel ensuring they learn exceptional guest service, special features and services offer