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Sprouts

Natural and organic foods retailer

Assistant Meat/Seafood Manager

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeLake Forest, CA, USA$19.50 - $29.15 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age and have a basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
  • Have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience and proven leadership experience.
  • Be dependable and reliable, and perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Demonstrate outgoing and friendly behavior, a positive attitude, and the ability to interact with customers.
  • Have the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes with business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Have good communication skills and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment.
  • Perform general housekeeping in the department and clean and sanitize work areas, including tables, floors, walls, cases, coolers, and freezers.
  • Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations, and Company recipes.
  • Be capable of standing continuously for up to 4 hours and for a total of 8 hours per shift, and walking up to 2 miles per 8 hours.
  • Be able to work inside a temperature-controlled area.
  • Have good vision for using sharp knives, a band saw, grinder, sausage maker, box cutter, wrapping machine, and tenderizer.
  • Be able to lift and carry products horizontally and vertically between 25 and 90 pounds, from 4 to 60 inches, up to 10 feet, for 20 hours.
  • Be able to use a pallet jack to move pallets horizontally up to 500 pounds, requiring up to 85 pounds of force, up to 100 feet, for up to 5 hours.
  • Be able to horizontally move product racks weighing up to 70 pounds, requiring up to 25 pounds of force, up to 50 feet, for up to 10 hours.
  • Be able to move tables weighing up to 70 pounds, requiring more than 35 pounds of force, up to 2 feet, for up to 1 hour.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Meat & Seafood Manager in managing and merchandising the department to maximize productivity and profit.
  • Be responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Meat & Seafood team.
  • Coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
  • Assist in leading a team that develops ways to deliver high product quality, service, and customer experience.
  • Assist with hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Meat & Seafood team.
  • Know weekly ad items and assist with inventory and ordering; enforce and follow department practices for receiving, stocking, and unloading products to ensure freshness and quality; and perform and follow the “Clean as You Go” and “Fresh at 4” programs.
  • Unload and sort store deliveries, and operate and maintain meat and seafood equipment.
  • Ensure the execution of company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and regulations, and confirm that other Meat & Seafood team members are aware of and follow these procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have 2–3 years of grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures.

About the Company

Sprouts

Natural and organic foods retailer

Sprouts Farmers Market operates as a specialty grocery retailer focused on natural and organic foods. It runs more than 400 stores in 24 states, offering a curated selection that mirrors a farmers market, including produce, organic options, vitamins and supplements, bulk foods, meat and dairy, and natural body care. Stores are smaller (about 23,000 square feet) to emphasize freshness and efficiency, with a strong distribution network to keep products fresh. A major part of its offering is private-label products (over 2,400 items) that made up about 23% of sales in late 2024, helping margins and loyalty. The company differentiates itself by concentrating on hard-to-find natural and specialty items, health-focused categories (plant-based, gluten-free, keto, paleo), and a farm-market shopping vibe, rather than competing as a traditional grocery store. Its goal is to make natural foods more accessible and affordable while serving as a complementary destination for health-minded shoppers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Founded
2002

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