Meat Department Associate | Customer-Focused & Safety-Driven

Kroger; Anna (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger in Anna, IL is hiring for a Meat department team member to perform general clean-up and stock work, while delivering friendly customer service and upholding Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, stocking merchandise, monitoring temperatures, keeping areas clean, operating the cash register as applicable, and ensuring food safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide strong customer service.
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers and teammates.
• Capable of working well in a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities while maintaining professionalism.
• Awareness of safety practices and proper handling of food.
• Familiarity with food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Wait on customers and greet them with quality food.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous and professional.
• Communicate effectively with customers and associates.
• Maintain a neat, friendly impression for customers.
• Unload and store merchandise; prepare and display foods per standards.
• Perform temperature monitoring and ensure safe handling.
• Monitor product quality to keep items fresh and safe.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms and coolers clean and organized.
• Maintain floors clean and free from clutter.
• Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils per policies.
• Maintain proper signage, rotation and space for merchandise.
• Maintain equipment and facilities safely and per policies.
• Adhere to company policies and state/federal laws.
• Operate cash register as applicable.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment and manage conflict professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding information.
• Follow directions and seek help to resolve issues.
• Provide support in interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Perform essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Food handling knowledge

Job description

Kroger in Anna, IL is hiring for a Meat department team member to perform general clean-up and stock work, while delivering friendly customer service and upholding Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, stocking merchandise, monitoring temperatures, keeping areas clean, operating the cash register as applicable, and ensuring food safety and quality.