MEAT/CLERK

Kroger in; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Meat Clerk to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the Meat department, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring product quality and safety. This position offers flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued. With comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth, this is a fantastic chance to be part of a company that prioritizes the well-being of its associates and customers alike.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to read shelf tags and product labels.
• Experience in food preparation and grocery retail.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department.
• Serve customers and provide quality food.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in sales areas.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Job description

MEAT/CLERK (Finance)

Perform general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department and provide customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, 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 Kroger family!

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 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 Requirements:

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills that engage our customers and associates.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials, and bulletins.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, present information professionally, and work with all levels of the organization.
• Personal initiative and follow-through to completion.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and carefully operate all production equipment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Dependability and integrity reflected in past work records.
• Previous experience in food preparation.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.
• Experience in grocery retail and customer service.

• Promptly and cheerfully serve customers and provide quality food.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Communicate effectively with customers and associates.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and friendly impression on customers.
• Unload and store merchandise, prepare and display foods per standards, recipes, and policies.
• Perform temperature monitoring and ensure product quality, freshness, and safety.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized.
• Maintain floors, equipment, and facilities safely and properly.
• Operate cash register as per procedures.
• Work cooperatively in high-paced, sometimes stressful environments.
• Manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance as needed.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.75 per hour.