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Metro Market

MEAT/DEPT LEADER

Plover, WI

Plan, organize, train and direct Meat department associates; perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect ...

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MEAT/DEPT LEADER

Germantown, WI · On-site

Plan, organize, train and direct Meat department associates; perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect ...

Coborn's, Inc.

Meat Department Manager

Brillion, WI · On-site

$19 - $30/hr

Overview As the key leader accountable for department performance, The Meat Department Manager will ... You will lead the store meat team through ongoing training, influencing, and coaching to ensure ...

Coborn's, Inc.

Meat Department Manager

Rice Lake, WI · On-site

Overview As the key leader accountable for department performance, The Meat Department Manager will ... You will lead the store meat team through ongoing training, influencing, and coaching to ensure ...

Coborn's, Inc.

Meat Department Manager

Moorhead, MN · On-site

$20 - $31/hr

Overview As the key leader accountable for department performance, The Meat Department Manager will ... You will lead the store meat team through ongoing training, influencing, and coaching to ensure ...

Coborn's, Inc.

Meat Department Manager

Long Prairie, MN · On-site

$20 - $31/hr

Overview As the key leader accountable for department performance, The Meat Department Manager will ... You will lead the store meat team through ongoing training, influencing, and coaching to ensure ...

Coborn's, Inc.

Meat Department Manager

Stanley, ND · On-site

$20 - $31/hr

Overview As the key leader accountable for department performance, The Meat Department Manager will ... You will lead the store meat team through ongoing training, influencing, and coaching to ensure ...

Vicente's Supermarket

Bandsaw Cutter

Roxbury, MA

$19 - $20/hr

Meat Department Lead Position Summary: The Bandsaw Cutter operates bandsaw equipment to cut meat products accurately and efficiently while maintaining strict safety, sanitation, and quality standards.

BJ's Wholesale Club

Meat Department Associate

Plymouth, MA · On-site

$19.75 - $24.75/hr

Acts with honesty and integrity and lead with the member in mind to address any and all concerns ... Ensures the meat department maintains an appropriate level of inventory. * Ensures the meat ...

BJ's Wholesale Club

Meat Department Associate

Kingston, MA · On-site

$19.75 - $24.75/hr

Acts with honesty and integrity and lead with the member in mind to address any and all concerns ... Ensures the meat department maintains an appropriate level of inventory. * Ensures the meat ...

Broulim's Supermarkets, Inc.

Meat - Meat Manager

Driggs, ID · On-site

$20.25 - $27/hr

As a Meat Manager, you will lead our meat department and oversee all aspects of meat operations, including ordering, inventory management, and customer service. Your responsibilities will include ...

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How much do meat department lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for meat department lead in the United States is $19.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Meat Department Lead vs Meat Cutter?

AspectMeat Department LeadMeat Cutter
CertificationsFood safety certifications, management trainingMeat cutting certifications, knife skills
Work EnvironmentSupervising staff, managing department operationsPerforming meat cutting and trimming
Employer UsageSupermarkets, grocery stores, wholesale clubsButcher shops, grocery stores, meat departments
Search IntentLeadership, department managementMeat cutting, knife skills

The Meat Department Lead oversees the meat department, managing staff and ensuring quality standards, while the Meat Cutter focuses on cutting and preparing meat products. The Lead has supervisory responsibilities and may require management certifications, whereas the Cutter emphasizes technical skills in meat processing. Both roles are essential in the meat industry but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Meat Department Lead job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 10% Full Time, 71% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,453 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

MEAT/DEPT LEADER

Metro Market

Plover, WI

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Plan, organize, train and direct Meat department associates; perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Based in Wyoming, Metro Market merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. Today, we're proudly serving Metro Market customers in 16 stores throughout the state.
As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Metro Market family! 
If you are in need of reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the application or pre-hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the location's management.

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

  • A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
  • Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
  • Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
  • Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
  • Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
  • Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page! 

Minimum 

  • Willing to work weekends and holidays.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
  • Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
  • Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer services related to preparation and sale of products. 
  • Understanding of all key components of department operations.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Desired

  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, food handling.
  • Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
  • Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
  • Develop maximum customer relations through friendliness and courtesy and implementation of all company policies. Be alert and assist in store security. Be perceptive and handle customer complaints. 
  • Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained. Train and follow up with Meat department associates on temperature logs to guarantee accurately recorded temperatures.
  • Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying of merchandise. Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise. 
  • Provide input on department budgets, goals and results.
  • Train and develop all Meat department employees, insuring that proper emphasis on customer courtesy and productivity is developed and that the technical skills learned are properly utilized. 
  • Implement company programs and adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in the area of maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. 
  • Make recommendations regarding the hiring, firing, disciplining, demoting, transferring and evaluating of all meat department associates. 
  • Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner. 
  • Demonstrate aptitude to manage people and organize workloads.
  • Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
  • Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
  • Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
  • Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
  • Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
  • Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
  • Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
  • Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
  • Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
  • Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
  • Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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