MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

The Kroger Co.•Bend, OR

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 role includes preparing, processing, displaying, and selling meat products; maintaining clean and organized work areas; and serving customers in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position 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 tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations 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 properly rotated and fresh.
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 products 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 promptly and cheerfully serve customers at the counter with good-quality foods.
Support store sales and profits in conjunction with retail operations and marketing programs.
Remain prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
Follow company policies and procedures, including those intended to maintain a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment and manage conflict reasonably, nonconfrontationally, and cooperatively.
Act honestly and with integrity when handling customer and business information.
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.