Meat Department Associate - Freshness & Service Hero

Kroger; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a team-oriented associate for the Meat department at 1607 Broadway St, Pekin, IL. The role emphasizes customer service, stocking, and food preparation in alignment with company standards.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, maintaining cleanliness, temperature checks, and safe operation of equipment. Candidates should be reliable, flexible for weekends, and committed to Kroger's values of respect and integrity.

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials, and bulletins.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, present information professionally.
• Personal initiative and follow-through to completion.
• Teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Safe operation of cleaning tools and production equipment.
• Dependability and integrity in past work.
• Experience in food preparation.
• Knowledge of employment practices, safety, and food handling regulations.
• Experience in grocery retail and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Wait on customers promptly and cheerfully; greet customers and provide quality food.
• Communicate clearly with customers and associates; maintain a neat, friendly impression.
• Unload and store merchandise; prepare and display foods per policies and recipes.
• Perform temperature monitoring and monitor product quality for freshness and safety.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized; maintain signage and stock.
• Operate cash register according to procedures.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment and manage conflicts professionally.
• Support minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults as needed.
• Follow company policies, safety regulations, and food handling laws.

Skills

Weekend availability

Written and verbal communication

Read shelf tags and labels

Multi-tasking

Initiative and follow-through

Team player in fast-paced environments

Operate cleaning tools safely

Food safety and integrity

Dependability and integrity

Food preparation experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Grocery retail and customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kroger is seeking a team-oriented associate for the Meat department at 1607 Broadway St, Pekin, IL. The role emphasizes customer service, stocking, and food preparation in alignment with company standards.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, maintaining cleanliness, temperature checks, and safe operation of equipment. Candidates should be reliable, flexible for weekends, and committed to Kroger's values of respect and integrity.