MEAT/CLERK

Kroger in; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store is seeking a Meat Clerk to join their team in Owensboro, Kentucky. The role involves providing excellent customer service, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring a clean work environment. Candidates should be willing to work flexible hours and demonstrate effective communication skills.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to engage with customers effectively.
• Capability to safely handle cleaning solutions and operate tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers promptly at the counter.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the work area.
• Monitor product quality and freshness.

Skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Job description

MEAT/CLERK (Finance)

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 under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by our purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We continuously innovate to create exceptional experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

At our company, people matter. We aim to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth and development, helping you feed your future. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is limitless.

Whether you're looking for a part-time position 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 to support your well-being, including physical, emotional, financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Extensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining 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 via free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various purchases, such as food, travel, and technology.
• 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:

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to engage customers and colleagues.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, labels, training materials, and bulletins.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and present information professionally.
• Personal initiative and follow-through to complete tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to safely handle cleaning solutions, operate sharp tools, and use production equipment carefully.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dependability and integrity in past work experiences.
• Experience in food preparation.
• Knowledge of employment laws, safety regulations, and food handling standards.
• Experience in grocery retail and customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Promptly and cheerfully serve customers at the counter.
• Greet customers and provide quality food service.
• Maintain professionalism, tact, and courtesy in all interactions.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Keep a clean, neat, and friendly appearance for customers.
• Unload, store, prepare, and display foods according to standards and recipes.
• Monitor temperatures and ensure product quality, freshness, and safety.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers organized and clean.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of floors, cookware, utensils, and equipment.
• Ensure proper signage, product rotation, and space allocation.
• Operate the cash register following company procedures.
• Perform all duties with or without reasonable accommodation, adhering to policies and laws.