Meat Department Lead - Drive Freshness & Customer Wow

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. in Cresco, IA is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations of the meat department. The role drives customer service, staff training, inventory control, pricing accuracy, and department profitability, while maintaining safety standards and product quality.

The position requires scheduling, teamwork, and strong communication with store leadership to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers and optimal department performance.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent, Computer meat program, Hy-Vee food safety training, Dale Carnegie encouraged.
• Over one year of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets department standards for customer service, cleanliness, and profitability.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates department staff; schedules weekly work plan.
• Maintains proper temperatures, storage, and freshness of meat products.
• Reacts to customer needs and ensures friendly, efficient service.
• Handles pricing, invoices, and department bookkeeping procedures.
• Analyzes sales trends, prepares ads, and plans promotions.
• Performs other duties as needed and supports store operations.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Team supervision

Inventory management

Pricing accuracy

Education

High School or equivalent

Hy-Vee meat program

Tools

POS systems

Meat department equipment

Job description

Hy-Vee, Inc. in Cresco, IA is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations of the meat department. The role drives customer service, staff training, inventory control, pricing accuracy, and department profitability, while maintaining safety standards and product quality.

The position requires scheduling, teamwork, and strong communication with store leadership to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers and optimal department performance.