Meat/Wrapper

Kroger•Bellingham, 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. The role involves maintaining product quality and freshness, orderly sales and storage areas, clean and safe equipment and facilities, and professional interactions with customers and associates.

Requirements

Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, and similar materials.
Ability and qualification to operate power and other 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 all department members.
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, OSHA compliance, and food handling.

Responsibilities

Prepare and display merchandise neatly, efficiently, and in an orderly manner.
Check product quality, ensure items are fresh and safe, and rotate merchandise properly.
Maintain clean, organized sales areas, backrooms, and coolers; keep floors clean, safe, and free of clutter.
Keep carts, tools, and supplies organized in their designated areas.
Maintain display cases at appropriate inventory levels and ensure product freshness.
Unload trucks, sort merchandise, and prepare it for sale.
Build good relationships with customers and associates; communicate effectively with both.
Wash and sanitize equipment in accordance with company and Health Department policies and procedures.
Make a clean, neat, and friendly impression on customers; promptly and cheerfully serve counter customers and help customers find products.
Follow current department and company rules and applicable state and federal laws.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly, and maintain equipment and facilities safely according to company policies and procedures.
Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
Follow company policies and procedures, including those concerning dress, grooming, food safety, sanitation, and a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
Perform duties as assigned.