MEAT/CLERK

Ralphs; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery retailer as a Meat Department Associate, where you'll perform essential clean-up and stocking duties while providing excellent customer service. This role offers opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department.
• Provide customer service and maintain cleanliness.
• Unload and store merchandise, prepare and display foods.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Food Preparation Experience

Job description

Perform general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department and provide customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in California, Ralph's merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Ralphs customers in over 180 stores throughout the state.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Ralphs family!

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

If you are in need of reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the application or pre-hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the location's management.

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum Requirements:

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills that engage our customers and associates.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials, and bulletins.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, present information professionally, and work with all levels of the organization.
• Personal initiative and follow-through to completion.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and operate all production equipment carefully.

Desired Qualifications:

• Dependability and integrity reflected in past work records.
• Previous experience in food preparation.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.
• Experience in grocery retail and customer service.

• Promptly and cheerfully wait on customers and counter, greet customers, and provide quality food.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Make a clean, neat, and friendly impression on customers.
• Unload and store merchandise, prepare and display foods according to standards, recipes, and policies.
• Perform temperature monitoring and ensure product quality, freshness, and safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of sales areas, backrooms, and coolers.
• Keep floors clean, safe, and clutter-free.
• Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils per policies and health regulations.
• Maintain proper signage, product rotation, and merchandise space allocation.
• Properly maintain equipment and facilities following policies and procedures.
• Adhere to company policies, as well as state and federal laws.
• Operate cash register as per procedures.
• Work cooperatively in high-paced and stressful environments.
• Manage conflicts reasonably and cooperatively.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance to resolve issues.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.