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(21yrs+ to apply) Assistant Meat Manager - Savoy

Schnucks · Schnucks Savoy, IL · $15.75–$17.55 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you wrote a schedule that had to balance coverage and people's requests.

What they are checking: Whether they can be fair and still meet the department's needs.

What would you do

You're running the department while the manager is out, and you're short a cutter on a busy weekend. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can reassign work and prioritize the case and customers under pressure.

How would you train a new teammate who has never cut meat before?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach skills step by step with safety first.

A customer asks for a special cut you don't normally carry. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they go out of their way for customers, which builds a loyal meat department.

About the work

Tell me about your experience as a journeyman meat cutter. What cuts are you most confident in?

What they are checking: Whether they have the three years of hands-on cutting skill the posting requires.

Walk me through how you break down a beef primal like a chuck or a loin into retail cuts.

What they are checking: Whether they know the anatomy and can maximize yield and value.

What safety rules do you follow every time you use the band saw or grinder?

What they are checking: Whether they model strict safety habits, since saw and grinder injuries are serious.

How do you decide how much product to order for the week?

What they are checking: Whether they use sales history, ads and holidays to avoid both shortages and shrink.

How do you inspect meat for freshness, and what makes you pull something?

What they are checking: Whether they know color, smell, dates and packaging signs and won't sell questionable product.

How do you merchandise the meat case to keep it full and appealing?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how case layout and rotation drive sales.

How do you prevent cross-contamination when grinding sausage and handling different meats?

What they are checking: Whether they know cleaning order and sanitation rules for raw meat.

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The full job description

As published by Schnucks.

Job Description The Assistant Meat Manager will perform all the duties and job functions of an experienced clerk. Must have the ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions. The Assistant Manager will assume the responsibility of the Department Manager in their absence. Responsibilities: • Maintain strict adherence to department and company safety guidelines • Assign duties to the team as needed • Cut retail cuts of beef, pork, lamb and veal • Grind sausage • Order product • Merchandise product • Ensure company standards for the department are met or exceeded • Inspect product for freshness • Write work schedules and train new teammates • Provide excellent customer service Requirements: • Minimum 3 years experience as a Journeyman Meat Cutter; or equivalent related work experience is required. • Experience operating a meat saw and grinder • Leadership experience as a Head Meat Cutter/Meat Manager preferred The position is 40 hours per week. Flexible availability including weekends is important in our retail environment. Hours may range from 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates: • Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred. • Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred. • Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline). • If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance. Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation Pay Range: $15.75 - $17.55 We offer a variety of benefits to support your overall wellbeing including, healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and teammate discounts. Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon length of service, area and/or position.

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