MEAT/CLERK

Kroger; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Meat Clerk, where you will play a vital role in providing exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness. This position offers a dynamic work environment where teamwork and communication are key. With a commitment to diversity and innovation, this role allows you to grow and develop your skills while contributing to a positive experience for customers. If you are passionate about food and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Flexible scheduling

Counseling services

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning solutions and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain cleanliness in the Meat department.
• Unload and store merchandise while ensuring product quality and safety.
• Communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Customer service

Personal initiative

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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.

Responsibilities

• Wait on customers and counter promptly and cheerfully. Greet customers and provide them with good quality food.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Communicate effectively with customers and associates.
• Make a clean, neat, and friendly impression on customers.
• Unload and store merchandise, prepare and display foods according to company standards, recipes, and policies.
• Perform temperature monitoring.
• Monitor product quality to ensure freshness and safety.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and well-organized.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of floors and workspaces.
• Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils following policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, and space allocation.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are properly maintained and safe.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Operate cash register as per procedures.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflicts in a non-confrontational and cooperative manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
• Support and assist with interactions involving minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, labels, and training materials.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work professionally with all levels.
• Personal initiative and follow-through.
• Teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning solutions, sharp tools, and operate equipment.

Desired

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

About Us

Kroger has grown from a small Cincinnati grocery store to the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states. We pride ourselves on diversity, innovation, and creating positive experiences for customers and communities. We value caring, purpose-driven individuals eager to learn and grow with us.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, including healthcare, flexible scheduling, counseling, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. For more details, visit our Benefits Page.