Job Description
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).
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
What You Bring With You:
- 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.
- Positive attitude and commitment to an inclusive, team-focused culture.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- 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
- Career growth opportunities in a supportive, family-first environment
Join Our Family
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.