MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

The Kroger Co. • Magna, UT

14d

About The Position

The Meat Cutter performs general product preparation, cleanup, and stocking in the Meat department while providing customer service. The role involves preparing and processing meat products, maintaining product quality and food safety, keeping work areas clean and organized, and supporting department sales and operations. The associate is expected to demonstrate respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, and to interact professionally with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment.

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 with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and 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 reflecting 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 fresh and properly rotated.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies in designated areas and organized.
• Keep floors clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Provide good customer and associate relations and communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
• Unload trucks, sort orders, and place products in the proper cooler location.
• Wash and sanitize equipment in accordance with company and health department policies and procedures.
• Make a friendly impression on customers; promptly and cheerfully greet and serve customers at the counter and provide good-quality foods.
• Support store sales and profits in conjunction with retail operations and marketing programs.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Follow company policies and procedures, particularly those maintaining a work environment free from unlawful harassment and discrimination.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflict reasonably, cooperatively, and without confrontation.
• Act honestly and with integrity regarding customer and business information.
• 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 older adults.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching through Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Training programs and diverse career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed