Meat Department Lead & Customer Experience Champion

Hy-Vee; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Independence, MO is seeking an Assistant Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations in the Meat department, ensuring freshness, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will support the Department Manager, supervise Meat Specialists and Clerks, train staff, and uphold sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong customer service, teamwork, and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent, with food safety training preferred.
• Over one year of related work experience is preferred.
• Cornell Home Study food safety and related courses are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service to shoppers.
• Assists Department Manager to maintain freshness, quality, and pricing.
• Greets customers, learns names, and helps locate products.
• Trains new employees and supervises Meat Specialists and Clerks.
• Maintains sanitation, proper storage, and cutting procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Problem solving

Retail experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Cornell Home Study food safety course

Dale Carnegie training encouraged

Job description

Hy-Vee in Independence, MO is seeking an Assistant Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations in the Meat department, ensuring freshness, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will support the Department Manager, supervise Meat Specialists and Clerks, train staff, and uphold sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong customer service, teamwork, and hands-on leadership.