MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

The Kroger Co. • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $22 - $31 • Onsite

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. This position involves preparing and processing meat, keeping products and work areas clean, organized, safe, and properly stocked, and serving customers promptly and courteously. The role also requires following company and health department policies, communicating effectively, and working cooperatively 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 safely with various 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.

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.
• Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained.
• 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, and coolers clean and well organized.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies in their designated areas and organized.
• Keep floors clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Provide 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.
• Make a friendly impression on customers; greet and serve customers promptly and cheerfully and provide good-quality foods.
• Increase store sales and profits in conjunction with retail operations and marketing programs.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly those concerning a work environment free from unlawful harassment or discrimination.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively, and 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 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 with 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed