Meat Department Lead — Fresh, Customer-Focused

Hy-Vee; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Ames, IA seeks an Assistant Meat Department Manager to support the Department Manager in delivering fresh, high-quality products at competitive prices. You will supervise and train staff, ensure safe storage and temperatures, and engage customers with a friendly, proactive service approach.

The role requires a solid education in food safety, plus relevant experience; the team emphasizes professionalism, health, and safety in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent; relevant safety trainings listed in education.
• Food safety training and courses completed or encouraged.
• Over one year of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service.
• Assists in presenting fresh, high-quality products at competitive prices.
• Trains new employees and maintains department standards.
• Maintains proper temperatures and storage procedures to ensure freshness.
• Handles and prepares cutting lists and coordinates with team.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Product knowledge

Sanitation procedures

Education

High School or equivalent

Computer meat program

Hy-Vee food safety training

Cornell Home Study food safety course

Dale Carnegie encouraged

Tools

C.A.R.S. reordering system

Wrapping system

Job description

Hy-Vee in Ames, IA seeks an Assistant Meat Department Manager to support the Department Manager in delivering fresh, high-quality products at competitive prices. You will supervise and train staff, ensure safe storage and temperatures, and engage customers with a friendly, proactive service approach.

The role requires a solid education in food safety, plus relevant experience; the team emphasizes professionalism, health, and safety in a fast-paced retail setting.