Meat Clerk

Kroger•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The Meat Clerk performs general cleanup and stocking work in the Meat department while providing prompt, courteous customer service. The role includes unloading and storing merchandise, preparing and displaying foods according to company standards, recipes, and policies, and monitoring product temperature, quality, freshness, and safety. The Meat Clerk maintains clean, safe, and organized sales areas, backrooms, coolers, floors, equipment, and facilities; washes and sanitizes cookware and utensils; and maintains signage, product rotation, and merchandise presentation. The position requires cooperation in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment, professional communication with customers and associates, and adherence to company procedures and applicable laws. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for engaging with 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.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Past work record reflecting dependability and integrity.
Previous experience in food preparation.
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.
Communicate with customers and associates and maintain a clean, neat, and friendly impression.
Unload and store merchandise and prepare and display foods according to company standards, recipes, and policies.
Perform required temperature monitoring and monitor product quality to ensure products are fresh and safe.
Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized; keep floors clean, safe, and free from 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 space allocation for merchandise.
Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely according to company policies and procedures.
Adhere to company policies and procedures and applicable State and Federal laws.
Operate the 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.
Handle customer and business information honestly and with integrity; follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.