MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

Kroger - Newport News, VA

Part-time - Entry Level

Newport News, VA

1,001-5,000 employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The position involves general product preparation, clean-up, and stock work in the Meat department while providing excellent customer service. The role emphasizes the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, contributing to a positive shopping experience for customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks such as cutting, grinding, slicing, preparing, processing, trimming, tenderizing, sealing, packaging, wrapping, bagging, pricing, prefabricating, dating, labeling, scaling, merchandising, and selling meat products.
• Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained.
• Stock and display meat items safely and in accordance with company standards.
• Check product quality; ensure proper rotation and freshness.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in sales areas, backrooms, and coolers.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies organized in their designated areas.
• Ensure floors are clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Provide good customer and associate relations.
• Communicate effectively with customers and fellow associates.
• Unload trucks, sort orders, and place products in proper cooler locations.
• Wash and sanitize equipment according to company and health department policies and procedures.
• Greet customers and provide them with high-quality foods promptly and cheerfully.
• Increase store sales and profits in conjunction with retail operations and marketing programs.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly regarding a harassment-free work environment.
• Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational manner.
• Provide support and assistance to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.

Requirements

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.
• Experience working with various cleaning solutions and safely using sharp tools and equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations tactfully and calmly.
• Desired experience in meat work or similar food preparation roles.
• Dependable work record reflecting integrity.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Nice-to-haves

• Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.