MEAT/JOURNEYMAN

About the role

Perform general production work as assigned. Help maintain and operate the department. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer needs
• Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained
• Train and follow up with Meat Department associates on temperature logs to guarantee accurately recorded temperatures
• Be personable, neat, and cheerful
• May operate light power equipment
• Be able to learn procedures and methods of meat department
• Make sure to work in safe way as not to injure him or her in accordance to safety rules
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies in their designated areas and well organized
• Keep floors, clean, safe, and free from clutter
• Make friendly impression on customers
• Able to communicate with customers and fellow associates
• Follow all current rules and duties of the Meat Department, Company, and State and Federal laws
• Must keep work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in the area of maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination

Qualifications

• Minimum: Willing to work weekends and holidays
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels
• Must work safely with various chemically based cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and operate certain equipment
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers
• Desired: Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling

About Us

Based in Illinois, Mariano’s merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. Today, we’re proudly serving Mariano’s customers in over 40 stores throughout the Chicago Metro area. 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.

Benefits

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