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Capital District Bench Meat Team Lead

1/31/2026

The Capital District Bench Meat Team Lead manages the daily operations of the meat department, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and achieving budgeted financial results. This role includes customer service, inventory control, and training of meat department associates.

Salary

22.25 - 34.55 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

The heart of any community is its people. For more than 85 years, our commitment to our customers and the communities we serve has remained steadfast, going far beyond offering great food, selection and low prices. We’re also proud to lend our support to many charitable organizations and events that make a real difference in the community, and it’s why we say, “We’re not just in your neighborhood, we’re your neighbor.” We donate funds, in-kind and promotional support to national, regional, and grassroots causes, from Feeding America and Disabled American Veterans to local fairs and festivals, collegiate and youth sports teams, and free ticket printing and free cups and napkins for fundraisers. We see strength in diversity, and we celebrate the multiformity that makes our community stronger. We lend our support to cultural happenings, urban community programs, and events that promote the exchange of cultures that brings us closer together. The Golub Family, Price Chopper/Market 32 and Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation have all been recognized for their service to the community, including national, regional and local awards for fundraising, philanthropy and excellence in giving.

About the Role

Pay Range: $22.25- $34.55

SUMMARY

Provides fast, friendly, helpful and efficient service to all Price Chopper customers. Manages the day-to-day operation of the meat department inclusive of fresh meat case, deli, frozen case and custom cut department (where applicable) to include achieving budgeted financial results, ordering product/merchandise, human resource/training, and inventory control measures. Ensures that all corporate policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. Maintains excellent customer relations (both internally and externally) within the meat department on an on-going basis by offering friendly service and a courteous attitude. Satisfies the customer by offering a fresh high quality product at all times to promote optimal opportunity for sales.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Does not supervise associates on a regular basis.
Consistently work to provide fast, friendly, helpful and efficient customer service at all times.
Responsible for proper handling and merchandising of all meat products according to company policy.
Display and express a complete knowledge of all meat products to the customer.
Responsible for smiling, making eye contact and thanking customer upon fulfilling customer's request.
Maintain a neat, clean and organized workstation, according to 5S standards, at all times.
Responsible for achieving all budgeted financial figures for the Meat Department as stipulated in the store profit plan (i.e.: CTO budgeted sales, gross profit, shrink, inventory levels, wrap and payroll).
Manage the day-to-day operation of the Meat Department, including scheduling, training and other administrative duties.
Order meat products and ensure that inventory control methods are in place.
Responsible for cutting meat using knives, saws, cubers, slicers and grinders. Maintain corporate safety standards throughout the meat department.
Oversee all Meat Department associates and ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. Responsible for training of all meat associates in accordance with all corporate and state policies and procedures.
Responsible to maintain all corporate assets within the meat department.
Adhere to proper sanitation and temperature guidelines including corporate, state and federal inspection guidelines.
Maintain grind logs, and meat logs consistent with store policy.
Responsible for the store at the need and discretion of the Store Manager.
Control shrink through adherence to related policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age. Ability to manage others and demonstrate follow-through to achieve desired results and objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Satisfactory performance reviews. Strong communication skills. Basic computer skills. High School Degree or equivalent. 3+ years of related experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

EQUIPMENT USED

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.

Key Skills

Customer ServiceInventory ControlMeat HandlingTrainingSchedulingCommunicationSanitationSafety StandardsBudget ManagementProduct KnowledgeMerchandisingTeam ManagementProblem SolvingAttention to DetailTime ManagementOrganizational Skills