MEAT/WRAPPER

The Kroger Co. • Litchfield Park, AZ

2d • Onsite

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 the core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The role involves maintaining product freshness and inventory, keeping work areas and equipment clean and organized, and following company, health department, and applicable legal requirements. The position may be part-time or full-time; the posting describes flexible scheduling in both types of roles.

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 equipment and job tools, including an automatic wrapper, slicer, grinder, power saw, and jack.
• Able 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 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 experience in food preparation.
• A 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 to ensure products are fresh and safe, and rotate merchandise properly.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies in their designated areas and organized; keep floors clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Maintain display cases with appropriate inventory levels and fresh products.
• Unload trucks, sort merchandise, and prepare it for sale.
• Promote good customer and associate relations.
• Wash and sanitize equipment in accordance with company and Health Department policies and procedures.
• Make a clean, neat, and friendly impression on customers.
• Communicate with customers and fellow associates.
• Serve counter customers promptly and cheerfully; greet customers and help them find products.
• Follow current Meat department and company rules and duties, along with 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, particularly regarding dress code, grooming, food safety, sanitation, and maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
• Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned.

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 through 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.
• Access to training programs and career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed