MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

The Kroger Co.•Brigham City, UT

22h

About The Position

Perform general product preparation, clean-up, 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 role includes preparing, processing, packaging, stocking, and merchandising meat products; maintaining product quality and department cleanliness; safely using equipment and cleaning solutions; and assisting customers promptly and courteously. The position also requires effective teamwork and communication, adherence to company and food-safety policies, and the ability to perform essential job 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, sharp tools, and 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.
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 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, coolers, floors, carts, tools, and supplies clean, safe, and organized.
Build good customer and associate relations and communicate effectively with customers and fellow associates.
Unload trucks, sort orders, and place items in the proper cooler location.
Wash and sanitize equipment according to company and health department policies and procedures.
Greet customers, make a friendly impression, and serve customers promptly and cheerfully with good-quality foods.
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, including maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment and manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively.
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.
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.