Meat Cutter & Prep Specialist - Flexible Scheduling & Growth

Kroger Co.; Jackson (WY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Jackson, WY is seeking a Meat Department Associate to perform general product preparation, stock, and customer service responsibilities.

You will cut, trim, package, label, and price meat products, maintain cold chain, cleanliness, and safety, and help customers with friendly, knowledgeable service.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to company policies, with opportunities for growth within the store operations team.

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.
• Must work with cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, operate equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and leave a positive impression.
• Meat work experience or similar food preparation experience.
• Past work record shows dependability and integrity.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety and food handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks such as cutting, grinding, slicing, preparing, processing, trimming, tenderizing, sealing, packaging, wrapping, labeling, pricing, and merchandising meat products.
• Stock and display meat items safely and rotate stock properly.
• Maintain department temperature logs accurately.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms and coolers clean and organized.
• Unload trucks, sort orders, and place in proper cooler locations.
• Wash and sanitize equipment per policies and procedures.
• Provide friendly customer service and build positive associate relations.
• Communicate effectively with customers and fellow associates.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and maintain a harassment-free environment.

Skills

Weekend/holiday availability

Written and verbal communication

Read shelf tags & labels

Safety with cleaning chemicals

Team player in fast-paced environment

Calm under pressure

Meat handling / food prep experience

Dependability and integrity

Knowledge of safety and food handling

Job description

The Kroger Co. in Jackson, WY is seeking a Meat Department Associate to perform general product preparation, stock, and customer service responsibilities.

You will cut, trim, package, label, and price meat products, maintain cold chain, cleanliness, and safety, and help customers with friendly, knowledgeable service.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to company policies, with opportunities for growth within the store operations team.