Meat Clerk: Fresh Food & Customer Care Expert

Kroger Co.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Counseling support (EAP)

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a team-oriented associate for the Oceanside Meat department to assist customers, stock shelves, and prepare and display foods safely and attractively.

You will greet customers, work with colleagues, and support operations while upholding Kroger’s values and safety standards. Responsibilities include temperature monitoring, product rotation, and maintaining clean sales areas and equipment.

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials.
• Multi-task efficiently and work with all levels of the organization.
• Personal initiative and follow through to completion.
• Team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Safely use cleaning solutions and sharp tools; operate production equipment.
• Past work record showing dependability and integrity.
• Previous experience in food preparation.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and safety and food handling regulations.
• Experience in grocery retail and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Wait on customers and greet with cheerfulness.
• Provide high quality food and maintain product displays.
• Communicate effectively with customers and associates.
• Maintain clean, neat, and friendly impression for customers.
• Unload and store merchandise; display foods per standards.
• Monitor temperature and ensure product freshness and safety.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized.
• Maintain floors free of clutter and ensure safety.
• Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils per policies.
• Ensure signage, rotation, freshness, quantity, and space for merchandise.
• Maintain equipment and facilities per policies and safety.
• Follow company policies and state/federal laws.
• Operate cash register per procedures.
• Handle high-paced or stressful environments cooperatively.
• Manage conflicts in a non-confrontational manner.
• Maintain honesty and integrity with customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek help when needed to resolve issues.
• Support and assist through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a team-oriented associate for the Oceanside Meat department to assist customers, stock shelves, and prepare and display foods safely and attractively.

You will greet customers, work with colleagues, and support operations while upholding Kroger’s values and safety standards. Responsibilities include temperature monitoring, product rotation, and maintaining clean sales areas and equipment.