MEAT/JOURNEYMAN

Kroger Family of Companies

Des Plaines, ILJob$26.1/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$26.1/hr

Location

Des Plaines, IL

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

Kroger Family of Companies is hiring a MEAT/JOURNEYMAN. The Meat/Journeyman performs general production work and helps maintain and operate the department. This role models the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Responsibilities include responding to customer needs, maintaining temperature logs, and training associates on proper procedures.

Key focus areas include Respond to customer needs, Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained, and Train and follow up with Meat Department associates on temperature logs to guarantee accurately recorded temperatures.

Successful candidates bring Willing to Work Weekends and Holidays, Must Work Safely with Chemicals and Sharp Tools, and Essential Functions With or Without Accommodation. Important skills include Customer Needs Response, Temperature Log Maintenance, Temperature Log Training, Meat Department Procedures, Safety Rules Adherence, and Work Area Organization. Preferred (not required): Applicable Laws And Regulations Knowledge, Employment Practices Knowledge, Safety Knowledge, and Food Handling Knowledge.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer Needs ResponseTemperature Log MaintenanceTemperature Log TrainingMeat Department ProceduresSafety Rules AdherenceWork Area OrganizationCleanliness MaintenanceCustomer CommunicationAssociate CommunicationCompany Policy AdherenceState and Federal Law AdherenceWork Area CleanlinessEquipment CleanlinessProfessional InteractionEffective Written CommunicationEffective Verbal CommunicationReading Shelf TagsReading SignsReading Product LabelsSafe Chemical HandlingSafe Sharp Tool UseEquipment OperationCollaborationStressful Situation HandlingApplicable Laws and Regulations KnowledgeEmployment Practices KnowledgeSafety KnowledgeFood Handling Knowledge

Qualifications

Willingness to Work WeekendsWillingness to Work HolidaysMeat Work ExperienceFood Preparation ExperienceDependabilityIntegrity

Full 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 fastpaced 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.

$26.10 - $26.10 per hour

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