Job Position: Fresh Meat Department Head
- Application Deadline:
- Employment Type: Full time
- Location(s): Burlington, Hamilton
- Compensation: per hour
Compensation to be determined based on experience - How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter to vpeart@goodwillonline.ca
Required Qualifications:
● Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
● Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders. Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above
and below shoulders and squat.
● Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds. Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds
Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
● Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)
Key Responsibilities:
Sales & Gross Margin
● Execute the Company’s Merchandising and Promotional strategies to achieve the Company’s
sales objectives with the assistance of the category manager
● With the assistance of the Store Manager, utilize the Store Promotion Master Book/ Intranet to
execute department sales goals as assigned by the Store Manager by participating in biweekly/
monthly department head meetings
● Analyse sales and gross margin reports with the assistance of the Store Manager to maximize
sales and gross margin for the department
● Ensure quality control of all products
● Orders effectively to achieve maximum sales and gross margin
● Ensure proper procedures are followed including not limited to credits, product rotation,
invoicing, store transfers, receiving, etc.
Expense Control
● Control labour costs through efficient weekly store schedules (to be approved by Store
Manager)
● Minimize all operational expenses (utilities, supplies, samples, waste, donations, etc.)
● Conduct regular, preventative maintenance of equipment to ensure proper functionality and
control of equipment expenses
Policies and Procedures
● Enforces and adheres to all applicable legislation to ensure a safe and clean retail environment
● Support the Company Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles
● Enforce all Company policies and procedures
● Manage and report any accident, incidents, WSIB cases to the Store Manager
● Reports maintenance repairs in accordance with the Company’s reporting procedure
People Management
● Ensure completion of departmental tasks by delegating to associates within the department
● Communicate staffing levels to the Store Manager to ensure departmental efficiency and
customer service
● Provide ongoing training and guidance to all members of the department
● Responsible for the performance management of all members of the department with the
assistance of the Store Manager, using employee meeting records and annual performance
reviews
● Attend regular department head meetings to review all policies, procedures and expectations
and goals and achievement of goals in the department
● Ensure a harmonious and productive working environment in the store to maximize associate
morale and performance
● Respond to customer concerns / issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
Shift Management and Key Holder Responsibilities
● When assigned as active shift manager, you are responsible for the general communication and
organization between all departments.
● Ensures all store opening procedures are followed and complete when designated as opening
shift supervisor
● Ensures all mid shift procedures are followed and complete when designated as mid shift
supervisor
● Ensures all closing shift procedures are followed and complete when designated as closing shift
supervisor
All other duties as assigned by Management
Additional Details:
About Our Company:
has been the founding criteria of our company. Denninger’s has five retail locations, a manufacturing
plant and a warehouse all located throughout Southern Ontario. Denninger’s associates are hand
picked to provide the best service in the industry. If you have a passion for customer service and thrive
in a team environment, Denninger’s is the place for you!
What We Offer
● A rewarding and fun work atmosphere
● Flexible work schedules
● Competitive wages
● Participation in Department Head Bonus Program
● Employee Recognition Program
● 20% Staff discount across all locations
● 50% Staff discount at our Bistro/ Bitehaus
● Perks Program (Monthly Super Staff Discounts, Goodlife Discount, Perkopolis and more)
● Immediate health, vision and dental benefits upon hire
● Employee Assistance Program
● Access to 24/7 virtual health care
● Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)