MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

The Kroger Co.•Hammond, IN

5d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Cutter performs general product preparation, cleanup, and stock work in the Meat department while providing customer service. The role includes preparing, processing, packaging, merchandising, and selling meat products; maintaining product quality and department cleanliness; and following company and health department policies and procedures. The employee is expected to demonstrate respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, and to create a positive experience for customers and fellow associates.

Requirements

Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.
Ability to work safely with cleaning solutions and sharp tools and to operate certain equipment.
Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle stressful situations tactfully and calmly and make a positive impression on associates and customers.

Nice To Haves

Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
A past work record that reflects dependability and integrity.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Responsibilities

Cut, grind, slice, prepare, process, trim, tenderize, seal, package, wrap, bag, price, prefabricate, date, label, scale, merchandise, sell, and serve meat products in accordance with company policies.
Accurately update and maintain department temperature logs.
Stock and display meat items safely and according to company standards.
Check product quality and ensure products are properly rotated and fresh.
Keep sales areas, backrooms, coolers, floors, carts, tools, and supplies clean, safe, and organized.
Provide good customer and associate relations and communicate effectively with customers and fellow associates.
Unload trucks, sort orders, and place products in the proper cooler location.
Wash and sanitize equipment according to company and health department policies and procedures.
Greet and assist customers promptly and cheerfully, providing good-quality foods and making a friendly impression.
Support increased store sales and profits in conjunction with retail operations and marketing programs.
Interact promptly, tactfully, calmly, courteously, and professionally.
Follow company policies and procedures, particularly those maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment and manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, cooperative manner.
Handle customer and business information honestly and with integrity.
Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.