MEAT/JOURNEYMAN

Kroger; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,617,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on groceries

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking an entry-level Meat Department worker to support daily operations, handle temperature logs, and assist customers while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and dependable performance in a fast-paced retail environment with opportunities for growth and skill development.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday availability.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Able to read shelf tags and product labels.
• Safe handling of cleaning solutions and sharp tools.
• Works well in a fast-paced team.
• Meat department or food preparation experience.
• Reliable with integrity.
• Knowledge of employment safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer needs.
• Keep department temperature logs accurately updated.
• Train Meat Department associates on logs to ensure accurate temperatures.
• Be personable, neat, and cheerful.
• May operate light power equipment.
• Learn procedures and methods of the meat department.
• Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with rules.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies organized.
• Keep floors clean and free from clutter.
• Aim to make a friendly impression on customers.
• Communicate with customers and associates.
• Follow all applicable laws and company policies.

Skills

Weekend availability

Communication skills

Shelf tag reading

Cleaning safety

Tool operation

Team player

Calm under pressure

Meat dept exp

Dependability

Safety laws knowledge

Job description

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.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
• 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 176309
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 02/17/2026, 11:24 AM
• Locations 261 Junction Rd, Madison, WI, 53717, US (On-site)

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.
• 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.

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.