Seafood Department Manager Trainee
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Hy-Vee scores A on the Alion truth index.
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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.