Meat Clerk

The Kroger Co.•Southaven, MS

11d

About The Position

The Meat Clerk performs general cleanup and stocking in the Meat department while providing customer service. The role includes assisting customers, handling and displaying merchandise and food, monitoring product temperature and quality, maintaining clean and organized work areas, and operating equipment and a cash register as applicable. The Meat Clerk is expected to demonstrate respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, and to follow company policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
Effective written and verbal communication skills to engage customers and associates.
Ability to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials, and bulletins.
Ability to multitask, set priorities, present information professionally, and work with all levels of the organization.
Personal initiative and follow-through to completion.
Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and carefully operate production equipment.

Nice To Haves

A past work record that reflects dependability and integrity.
Previous food preparation experience.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.
Experience in grocery retail and customer service.

Responsibilities

Wait on customers and at the counter promptly and cheerfully; greet customers and provide good-quality food.
Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
Communicate with customers and associates and make a clean, neat, and friendly impression.
Unload and store merchandise; prepare and display foods according to company standards, recipes, and policies.
Perform required temperature monitoring and ensure products remain fresh and safe.
Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized, and keep floors clean, safe, and free of clutter.
Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils according to company and Health Department policies and procedures.
Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality, and merchandise space allocation.
Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely according to company policies and procedures.
Follow company policies and procedures and State and Federal laws.
Operate a cash register according to company procedures, as applicable.
Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment and manage conflict reasonably, cooperatively, and without confrontation.
Act honestly and with integrity regarding customer and business information.
Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve customer and business issues.
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.