MEAT/CLERK

Kroger; Oak Park (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery retailer in the Meat department where you'll provide exceptional service and maintain food quality. This role supports customers by ensuring a clean and safe environment while demonstrating the company's core values. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food, teamwork, and making a positive customer impact.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on purchases

Qualifications

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Dependability and integrity demonstrated through past work records.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serving customers and providing quality food.
• Maintaining cleanliness in sales areas and backrooms.
• Ensuring food freshness and safety.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Personal initiative

Ability to multitask

Teamwork

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 of others.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states, operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, unified by our purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit.

We believe 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 support your growth and future with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Wide-ranging healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, through company or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial tools and coaching via Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Discounts on purchases such as food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

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

Minimum qualifications:

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to engage customers and associates.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials, and bulletins.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, present information professionally, and collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Personal initiative and follow-through to complete tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and operate all equipment carefully.

Desired qualifications:

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

Responsibilities include:

• Promptly and cheerfully serving customers and providing quality food.
• Maintaining professionalism, tact, and courtesy in all interactions.
• Communicating effectively with customers and staff.
• Making a positive impression on customers.
• Unloading, storing, preparing, and displaying foods per company standards and recipes.
• Monitoring temperatures and product quality to ensure freshness and safety.
• Keeping sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized.
• Maintaining clean floors and safe environments.
• Washing and sanitizing cookware and utensils as per policies.
• Maintaining proper signage, product rotation, and space allocation.
• Ensuring equipment and facilities are properly maintained and safe.
• Adhering to company policies, safety standards, and legal regulations.
• Operating cash registers following company procedures.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.