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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊMeat Department Coordinator
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Meat Department Coordinator

The butcher counter organizer β€” coordinating meat department operations and customer service.

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Industries that often hire Meat Department Coordinators
Retail Β· 89%Wholesale & Distribution Β· 2%Real Estate Β· 2%Hospitality & Food Service Β· 1%Entertainment & Media Β· 1%Consumer Services Β· 1%
Job markets for Meat Department Coordinators
Where Meat Department Coordinator jobs concentrate Β· ~393 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Sales
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Meat Department Coordinator

As a Meat Department Coordinator, you coordinate the meat department in a grocery or retail setting. You support the department manager with scheduling, inventory, customer service, and operational coordination. The role bridges management and front-line work in the meat department.

Your day involves customer service, case maintenance, inventory tracking, and staff coordination. You ensure the department runs smoothly, products are fresh and well-displayed, and customers receive good service. You might cut meat, help customers, and handle operational tasks as needed.

The hardest part is balancing multiple responsibilities. You're not quite management but have coordination duties beyond basic associate work. Managing tasks while also serving customers requires organization and flexibility. The people who thrive here are organized, customer-focused, and effective at informal leadership.

What people in this role value
IndependenceModerate
RelationshipsModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
SupportModerate
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Meat Department Coordinator
Store typeDepartment sizeFull service vs pre-packedCoordination scopeCutting expectations
Meat department coordination varies by store type and service level. Full-service butcher counters require more staff and expertise than pre-pack operations. Department size affects coordination complexity. Some coordinators do significant cutting; others focus on operations. Chain requirements vary.
✦ Editorial β€” written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape β€” and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$97K+110%
Energy & Utilities$95K+107%
Professional Services$94K+104%
Financial Services$79K+72%
Government$69K+51%
Compared to Sales average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Meat Department Coordinators (SOC 41-1011.00), not just this title Β· BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What it takes to advance
1
Coordination
Managing department operations smoothly
2
Product knowledge
Understanding meat cuts, quality, and preparation
3
Informal leadership
Guiding team members without formal authority
Lateral Moves
Meat Department Manager β†’
The natural next step into full department management
Grocery Department Coordinator
If you want to try coordination in another department
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What is the size and scope of this meat department?
How much meat cutting is expected vs coordination duties?
What is the relationship to the department manager?
What is the typical schedule?
What is the path to department manager?
✦ Editorial β€” career progression and interview guidance based on industry patterns
The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape β€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$31K–$77K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
1.1M
U.S. Employment
-5%
10yr Growth
125K
Annual Openings

How Meat Department Coordinator pay & employment are changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 Β· BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningSpeakingService OrientationCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingMonitoringNegotiationManagement of Personnel ResourcesInstructing
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
41-1011.00

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Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midMeat Department Manager$47KmidMerchandise Coordinator$40KmidStore Manager$75KmidDepartment Manager$75KmidFront End Manager$57KseniorFood Checkers and Cashiers Supervisor$57K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Meat Department Coordinator

What does a Meat Department Coordinator do?

The butcher counter organizer β€” coordinating meat department operations and customer service.

How much does a Meat Department Coordinator make?

Median pay for a Meat Department Coordinator is about $47K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $31K to $77K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Meat Department Coordinator need?

Core skills for this role include Active Listening, Speaking, Service Orientation, Coordination, and Social Perceptiveness.

What education do you need to be a Meat Department Coordinator?

Most people in this role hold a high school diploma.

Is a Meat Department Coordinator in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to decline about 5% through 2034, with roughly 1.1 million people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Meat Department Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Meat Department Manager, Merchandise Coordinator, and Store Manager.

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) Β· BLS Employment Projections Β· O*NET OnLine
Truest editorial: Fit check, role profile, things that vary, advancement analysis, lateral moves, interview questions.