Meat Manager

Position: Meat Manager.
Status: Full-Time.
Location: Toronto.
Rowe Farms is a retail and wholesale provider of local, antibiotic, and hormone-free meats that are raised with the highest level of animal welfare standards while supporting a path to regenerative farming. In addition to a broad offering of meats, each of our retail stores offers local delivery and carries unique products and food items specific to each store’s local marketplace. The wholesale division of Rowe Farms sells various fresh meat and deli products to like-minded retail companies.

**Rowe Farms is growing - this is a newly created position**
- We are currently on the lookout for experienced professionals in the meat cutting industry who have an interest in sustainable farming practices, a passion for food and service, and want to lead production in a busy retail store. This position reports to the Store Manager.

**Compensation**:

- Group benefit coverage.
- Employee discounts on products.
- Competitive vacation entitlements.

**Hours of Work**:

- The Meat Manager typically has Tuesday and Wednesday off each week in order to support the store’s schedule.
- Must have flexible availability to work at different times of day, and on some public holidays.

**The Meat Manager**:

- Manages the store on the Store Manager’s days off.
- Assists the Store Manager in ensuring compliance with our Covid-19 and general health and safety measures.
- Ensures Rowe Farms customers have an exceptional service experience at every point of contact.
- Provides input and support to the Store Manager on labour hours, scheduling, ordering, and other management tasks.
- Leads the production team including meat cutters, prepared foods cooks, and dishwashers.
- Ensures the meat cases are well-stocked with fresh, high-quality meat and poultry products.
- Receives and puts away stock.
- Cuts, grinds, wraps, weighs, prices, and attractively merchandising meat products.
- Ensures proper inventory control and product rotation to maximize product freshness and availability, while minimizing waste.
- Works in compliance with all food handling and health & safety policies and laws, and operates equipment such as meat saws, slicers, grinders, wrapping machines, and knives safely and skillfully.
- Completes accurate inventory counts of product on a monthly basis.
- Understands and influences the key levers that drive the financial performance of the store.
- Is responsible for ensuring impeccable store cleanliness and the full execution of the food safety and sanitation program.
- Works with the Store Manager to ensure Rowe Farms has a presence and offers support at local/community events.
- Completes other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

**Qualifications**:

- High school education or equivalent is required.
- Butcher apprentice or diploma in culinary arts is preferred.
- 4+ years of experience cutting meat in a retail or processing environment is required.
- Functional knowledge of retail or food merchandising, operations, and retail management practices and procedures.
- People supervisory/management experience is required
- Strong understanding of food and service industries is preferred
- Strong customer service experience, a positive attitude, and relationship building skills are required
- Ability to expertly and safely handle meat cutting tools, including knives, saws, power tools, grinders, and slicers, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with basic computer systems such as Microsoft and Google.
- Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, busy retail store.
- Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task, and maintain focus while working under pressure.
- Ability to handle standing, bending, lifting, reaching frequently.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in a cold environment.
- Understanding of health & safety legislation, policies, and practices. Ministry of Labour Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness Certificate is preferred.
- Valid Food Handler’s and First Aid Certifications are an asset.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- As part of our accessibility commitment, there are alternative ways to interview with us. Please inform us if you require interview accommodation._
- We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**About Rowe Farms**:
Rowe Farms Rowe Farms is a retail and wholesale provider of local, antibiotic and hormone-free meats that are raised with the highest level of animal welfare standards while supporting a path to regenerative farming. In addition to a broad offering of meats, each of our retail stores offers local delivery and carries unique products and food items specific to each store’s local marketplace. The wholesale division of Rowe Farms sells various fresh meat and deli products to like-minded retail companies. Olliffe Butcher Shop A real butcher shop si