Meat/Apprentice

Kroger•La Porte, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing general production work within the meat department, assisting with its maintenance and operation. The role requires embodying the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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