Meat Department Lead

Location: Rochester Hills, 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.