Meat Dept Assistant Manager — Fresh & Customer-Driven

Hy-Vee; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Davenport, IA is seeking an Assistant Meat Department Manager. You will support the Department Manager, supervise Meat staff, and ensure the freshest products at competitive prices while delivering exceptional customer service.

You will train and guide team members, manage day-to-day operations, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced retail environment. Strong leadership and math skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required; relevant meat program training preferred.
• Hy-Vee food safety training completed or in progress.
• Experience in meat department operations and safety procedures beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service and greet customers in the store.
• Assist in supervising Meat Department staff and workflow in absence of manager.
• Ensure product freshness, proper rotation and display standards.
• Prepare cutting lists, assist with trimming, tenderizing, and cutting as needed.
• Maintain sanitation and adhere to safety guidelines and store policies.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Arithmetic

Education

High School equivalent

Computer meat program

Hy-Vee food safety training

Cornell Home Study food safety course

Dale Carnegie encouraged

Tools

Power ban saw

Grinder

Tenderizer

Slicer

Bone duster

Knives

Tumblers

Automatic patty machine

Automatic stuffer

Wrapping system

Rotisserie

Pallet jack

Box cutter

Computer

C.A.R.S. reordering system

Job description

Hy-Vee in Davenport, IA is seeking an Assistant Meat Department Manager. You will support the Department Manager, supervise Meat staff, and ensure the freshest products at competitive prices while delivering exceptional customer service.

You will train and guide team members, manage day-to-day operations, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced retail environment. Strong leadership and math skills are essential.