Meat Department Leader: Operations, Quality & Team Growth

Shaw’s and Star Market; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Paid time off

Training & development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Shaw’s and Star Market in Worcester, MA is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, uphold food safety and quality standards, and drive service that supports store success.

In this role you will plan production activities, manage inventory and shrink, train and coach associates, and ensure displays are stocked and rotated to company standards. You will also implement promotions, monitor yields, and maintain logs and audits to sustain profitability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading meat department operations and merchandising.
• Strong food safety knowledge and ability to maintain compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Meat Department operations to meet service, quality, and financial expectations
• Maintain a professional, customer‑focused environment and respond to customer inquiries and special orders
• Plan and coordinate daily production activities including preparation, packaging, stocking, and merchandising
• Ensure displays are stocked, rotated, labeled, and maintained to company standards
• Implement promotional and seasonal programs as scheduled
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature, and regulatory requirements
• Review production results and adjust activities to support yield and profitability goals
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, shrink, reclamation, and departmental expenses
• Maintain clean, safe work areas including preparation rooms, coolers, freezers, display cases, and equipment
• Schedule, train, coach, and oversee associates to ensure coverage and performance expectations
• Complete and maintain required documentation including logs, reports, and audits

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Merchandising

Food safety

Inventory management

Job description

Shaw’s and Star Market in Worcester, MA is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, uphold food safety and quality standards, and drive service that supports store success.

In this role you will plan production activities, manage inventory and shrink, train and coach associates, and ensure displays are stocked and rotated to company standards. You will also implement promotions, monitor yields, and maintain logs and audits to sustain profitability and compliance.