MEAT/CLERK

Ralphs; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery retailer in California as a Meat department associate. You'll perform clean-up, stock work, and provide excellent customer service while adhering to safety and operational standards. Ideal for those passionate about food and teamwork.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Experience in grocery retail and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department.
• Provide customer service and maintain cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Effective communication

Dependability

Teamwork

Customer service

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 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.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills that engage customers and associates.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and operate all production equipment carefully.

Desired Skills and Experience:

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

• Prompt and cheerful customer service and greeting.
• Professional, tactful, and calm interactions.
• Effective communication with customers and staff.
• Neat and friendly appearance.
• Unloading, storing merchandise, preparing, and displaying foods per standards.
• Monitoring temperatures and product quality to ensure freshness and safety.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of sales areas, backrooms, and coolers.
• Keeping floors safe and free of clutter.
• Sanitizing cookware and utensils according to policies.
• Maintaining proper signage, product rotation, and space allocation.
• Proper operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Adherence to policies, laws, and regulations.
• Operating cash register as applicable.
• Ability to work cooperatively in high-paced, stressful environments and manage conflicts professionally.
• Honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking assistance when needed.
• Supporting interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.