MEAT/JOURNEYMAN

Pick 'n Save; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career training programs

Job summary

Pick 'N Save in Wisconsin is seeking team members for the Meat Department to support customer service, food quality, and safety. You will respond to customer needs, read labels, and help maintain the department in a fast-paced store environment.

We offer flexible scheduling for part-time roles, with opportunities for training and advancement within the Kroger family. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and a positive customer experience.

Qualifications

• 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 cleaning solutions, use sharp tools, and operate equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer needs.
• Maintain temperature logs for the Meat Department.
• Train and follow up with Meat Department associates on temperature logs to ensure accuracy.
• Be personable, neat, and cheerful with customers and colleagues.
• Operate light power equipment as needed.
• Learn procedures and methods of the Meat Department.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.

Skills

Weekend availability

Communication skills

Read shelf tags/labels

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

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. Based in Wisconsin, Pick 'N Save merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. Today, we're proudly serving Pick 'N Serve customers in 89 stores throughout the state.

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.

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.

If you are in need of reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the application or pre-hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the location's management.

What you'll receive from us:

• 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 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

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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.

• 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.