Meat Cutter & Customer Service Specialist

Kroger-54356a7; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Meat Department Associate to create an outstanding customer experience by delivering excellent service and safe, quality meat products. You will cut meat to request sizes, stock merchandise, and help customers choose items while maintaining department cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards.

This role emphasizes pride in customer service, teamwork, and attention to detail in labeling, inventory, and adherence to company guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction).
• Current food handlers permit once employed.
• Possess adequate knife-handling skills and knife speed.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome and appreciated.
• Gain knowledge of Meat dept products and respond to questions.
• Cut meats to customer requests using proper equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover items.
• Inform customers of meat specials.
• Provide customers with ordered products and correct portions.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Report any safety risks or issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Stress management

Math skills

Knife handling

Meat knowledge

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Meat Department Associate to create an outstanding customer experience by delivering excellent service and safe, quality meat products. You will cut meat to request sizes, stock merchandise, and help customers choose items while maintaining department cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards.

This role emphasizes pride in customer service, teamwork, and attention to detail in labeling, inventory, and adherence to company guidelines.