Meat/Wrapper

Kroger•East Wenatchee, WA

About The Position

Prepare and display meat items for sale according to company standards and policies, while serving customers and providing customer service. Demonstrate the company’s leadership behaviors and core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Maintain merchandise quality and freshness, clean and organized work areas, and safe, properly maintained equipment and facilities. Follow company, health department, and applicable state and federal rules and procedures.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare and display merchandise neatly, efficiently, and in an orderly manner.
Check product quality, ensure products are fresh and safe, and rotate merchandise properly.
Maintain clean and organized sales areas, backrooms, and coolers; keep floors clean, safe, and free of clutter.
Keep carts, tools, and supplies in their designated areas and organized.
Maintain proper inventory levels and freshness in display cases.
Unload trucks, sort merchandise, and prepare it for sale.
Build good customer and associate relations; greet customers, help them find products, and serve customers at the counter promptly and cheerfully.
Wash and sanitize equipment according to company and health department policies and procedures.
Communicate with customers and fellow associates, and maintain a clean, neat, and friendly impression.
Follow applicable meat department, company, state, and federal rules and duties.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly; maintain equipment and facilities safely and properly.
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 from unlawful harassment or discrimination.
Perform other duties as assigned.