Seafood Department Manager Trainee

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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title: Seafood Department Manager Trainee

Department: Seafood

FLSA: Hourly ( Non-Exempt)

Revision Date: 08/2026

About Hy-Vee

At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.

The Role and Why It's Important

As a Seafood Department Manager Trainee, you'll work alongside department leadership to learn how to deliver the freshest, highest-quality seafood at a competitive price. From assisting with ordering and merchandising to learning to schedule and lead a team, this role builds the skills you'll need to run your own Seafood department.

If you enjoy fast-paced food service, take pride in product quality, and want hands-on leadership experience before running your own department, this role is a great fit for you.

What You'll Do

No two shifts are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:

Provide prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service, treating customers as the most important people in the store

Learn to prepare product for display and special orders, including properly cutting seafood

Assist with writing ads, figuring department projections and actuals, merchandising product, and scheduling employees

Help order product, determine pricing, and control inventory

Review product status and appearance for freshness, pulling stale product and rotating or replenishing as needed

Offer meal solutions and preparation advice to customers

Help train new employees and step in for department leadership as needed

Ensure proper temperatures and storage procedures are maintained to guarantee freshness and control shrink

Practice proper sanitation procedures and maintain a clean, neat work area

Maintain strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress

Assist in other areas of the store as needed and take on special projects as required

You'll receive direction and support from: District Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Perishables, Store Operations, and Health Wellness Home, the Meat Department Manager, and Assistant Meat Department Manager

Your Skills

To be successful in this role, you'll need to be able to:

Solve practical problems involving a variety of variables with limited standardization

Use basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages

Compose original correspondence, follow technical manuals, and interact effectively with people

Learn to train and support fellow department employees

High school diploma or equivalent required, along with food safety training; some related work experience preferred

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: District Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Perishables, Store Operations, and Health Wellness Home; Meat Department Manager; Assistant Meat Department Manager

Direct Reports: Clerks, in the absence of department leadership

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required, along with food safety training

Up to one year of similar or related work experience preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing 100 pounds or more, with or without mechanical assistance

Continuously stand and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods

Where applicable to the role: ability to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or similar material-handling equipment (required operator certification must be completed prior to independent use)

Work in cooler or freezer environments for extended periods

Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades to cut, trim, or grind product

Where applicable to the role, and in accordance with applicable age and legal requirements: operate a cardboard baler or compactor

Where applicable to the role: perform repetitive motions associated with dough mixing, scaling, and proofing

Ability to unload, lift, stock, and rotate incoming truck freight and merchandise

Working Environment

This position is exposed daily to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, cleaning chemicals/solvents, and electrical shock. This is a fast-paced work environment.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.