New Store - Meat Department Lead
25 days ago
Rochester Hills
Job Description Meat Department Lead Location: Rochester Hills-W Tienken Rd MI Type: Full-Time | Store Opening in 2026! Lead with Craft. Serve with Care. At Meijer, we take pride in delivering fresh, high-quality products to the communities we serve. As a Meat Department Lead, you’ll guide a skilled team in providing exceptional service, expertly prepared cuts, and a clean, efficient department that customers trust. You’ll lead by example—supporting team growth, ensuring quality and safety, and creating a welcoming experience for every shopper. What You’ll Be Doing: • Lead and inspire meat department team members to deliver outstanding service and expertly prepared products., • Communicate daily priorities, assign tasks, and ensure operational and food-safety standards are consistently met., • Coach and develop team members on cutting techniques, merchandising standards, safety procedures, and service expectations., • Monitor freshness, product rotation, and case presentation to maintain the highest quality and visual appeal., • Support training for new hires and cross-functional team members., • Partner with leadership on scheduling, labor planning, and department needs., • Oversee ordering, receiving, inventory management, and promotional production planning., • Assist with cutting, trimming, and preparing fresh meat as needed to support workflow., • Ensure adherence to all food safety, sanitation, and compliance guidelines., • Engage with customers, answer questions about cuts/recipes, and build strong guest relationships., • Operate equipment and tools safely, including saws, knives, and powered equipment (where applicable)., • Previous meat-cutting, butchery, or meat department experience required., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and empower others., • Passion for craftsmanship, quality, and customer service., • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities., • Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment., • Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling product., • Weekly pay & team member discounts, • Paid time off & paid family leave, • Tuition Assistance, • 401(k) with company contribution, • Medical, dental, & vision insurance, • Wellness programs & childcare/adoption assistance If you take pride in your craft, enjoy mentoring others, and want to lead a department that helps customers feel confident and cared for, we’d love to welcome you. Apply today and help Meijer bring quality, service, and community to every fresh cut.