Meat Department Lead — Flexible Hours & Growth

Kroger Co.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Counseling & financial tools

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Kroger Co. in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Meat Department Lead to oversee daily operations in the absence of the Meat Manager. You will supervise team members, ensure meat cutting quality, and uphold safety and freshness standards to deliver great customer experiences.

This role emphasizes strong communication, training, and teamwork to meet sales and shrink reduction goals. On-site position with opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit once employed.
• Possess adequate knife handling skills and speed.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, safety and food safety regulations and company guidelines.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Communicate Company, department, and job specific information to associates.
• Empower associates to meet or exceed targets through collaboration and teamwork.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation.
• Help to train and develop associates on job performance including inventory, stocking, CAO and participate in their performance appraisal process.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store and be able to make suggestions about products.
• Demonstrate Journeyman Meat Cutter Skills and cut to customers' requests using proper cutting equipment.
• Inform customers of meat specials and offer product samples.
• Provide customers with fresh/frozen products that they have ordered in the correct portion size (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) to prevent shrink.
• Utilize the Cutting Tool to manage production and minimize shrink.
• Stay current on ads and inform and educate department associates on current, upcoming and special in-store promotions.
• Help to maintain merchandising plan and maintain standards.
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory.
• Ensure proper price integrity on shelf tags and promotional signs.
• Comply with all Country of Origin Labeling.
• Assist when needed in the inventory process.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify Store Manager of any items in need of repair.
• Report all safety risks, issues, customer or employee accidents and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Meat experience

Management experience

Effective communication

Basic math

Stress management

Knife handling

Job description

Kroger Co. in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Meat Department Lead to oversee daily operations in the absence of the Meat Manager. You will supervise team members, ensure meat cutting quality, and uphold safety and freshness standards to deliver great customer experiences.

This role emphasizes strong communication, training, and teamwork to meet sales and shrink reduction goals. On-site position with opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits.