Meat Counter Specialist: Freshness & Service

The Kroger Co.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Kentucky is seeking a Meat department associate to assist customers, stock and clean, and uphold our core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. You will greet customers, help with food displays, and ensure freshness and quality across departments.

Responsibilities include assisting with temperature checks, proper signage, and safe operations of equipment while maintaining a positive, team-oriented environment in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication with customers and colleagues.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, labels, training materials, and bulletins.
• Able to multi-task, set priorities, and interact professionally with all levels.
• Shows personal initiative and follow-through to completion.
• Capable of working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to use cleaning solutions safely and operate production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Wait on customers promptly and cheerfully; greet customers and provide quality food.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Communicate effectively with customers and associates.
• Maintain clean, neat, and friendly impressions for customers.
• Unload and store merchandise; prepare and display foods per standards.
• Perform temperature monitoring and ensure product quality is fresh and safe.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized.
• Ensure floors are clean, safe, and free of clutter.
• Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils per policies and health rules.
• Maintain signage, rotation, freshness, quantity, and space for merchandise.
• Maintain equipment and facilities safely according to policies.
• Follow company policies, and comply with state and federal laws.
• Operate cash register per procedures.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflicts in a constructive, nonconfrontational manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek help to resolve issues.
• Provide support through interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reading shelf tags

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Follow directions

Problem solving

Job description

The Kroger Co. in Kentucky is seeking a Meat department associate to assist customers, stock and clean, and uphold our core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. You will greet customers, help with food displays, and ensure freshness and quality across departments.

Responsibilities include assisting with temperature checks, proper signage, and safe operations of equipment while maintaining a positive, team-oriented environment in a fast-paced setting.