MEAT/WRAPPER

The Kroger Co.•Surprise, AZ

About The Position

Prepare and display meat items for sale in accordance with company standards and policies. Serve customers and provide customer service while demonstrating the company’s leadership behaviors and core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The role involves preparing and displaying merchandise, maintaining product freshness and food safety, keeping work areas and equipment clean and organized, and assisting customers promptly and courteously. Follow company, department, and applicable government rules and procedures.

Requirements

Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Able to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, and similar materials.
Qualified and able to operate power and other job tools, including an automatic wrapper, slicer, grinder, power saw, and jack.
Able to work safely with chemically based cleaning solutions.
Able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and willing to help all department members.
Able to handle stressful situations tactfully and calmly and make a positive impression on associates and customers.

Nice To Haves

Meat work experience or similar food-preparation experience.
A work record reflecting dependability and integrity.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, OSHA compliance, food handling, and similar areas.

Responsibilities

Prepare and display merchandise in a neat, efficient, and orderly manner.
Check product quality and ensure products are fresh, safe, and properly rotated.
Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized.
Keep carts, tools, and supplies in designated areas and organized; keep floors clean, safe, and free of clutter.
Maintain display cases at proper inventory levels and freshness; unload trucks, sort merchandise, and prepare it for sale.
Provide good customer and associate relations.
Wash and sanitize equipment according to company and Health Department policies and procedures.
Make a clean, neat, and friendly impression on customers.
Communicate with customers and fellow associates.
Serve customers promptly and cheerfully, greet them, and help them find products.
Follow current department and company rules and applicable state and federal laws.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly; be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in interactions.
Follow company policies and procedures, especially those concerning dress code, grooming, food safety, sanitation, and a workplace free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely according to company policies and procedures.
Perform duties as assigned.