Meat/Meat Cutter

Kroger•Bellevue, WA

10d

About The Position

Perform general product preparation, cleanup, and stock work in the Meat department while providing customer service. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position includes preparing and handling meat products, maintaining product quality and department cleanliness, assisting customers, and supporting store sales and operations. The role requires working cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment and performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 floors safe and free from clutter.
Keep carts, tools, and supplies organized in their designated areas.
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 serve customers promptly and cheerfully, provide quality foods, and make a friendly impression.
Build good relationships with customers and associates and communicate effectively with them.
Support increased store sales and profits in conjunction with retail operations and marketing programs.
Maintain professional, courteous, tactful, and calm conduct in all interactions.
Follow company policies and procedures, including maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
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 customer and business issues.
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.