Meat Department Associate: Customer Service & Growth

Kroger; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is hiring for a Meat department position in Jackson, MI. You will assist customers, stock merchandise, prepare and display foods, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are followed.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment. Responsibilities include temperature monitoring, perishables handling, cash register operation, and maintaining clean, organized workspaces while upholding company policies and regulatory

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials, and bulletins.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, present information professionally.
• Personal initiative and follow through to completion.
• Team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to safely use cleaning solutions and operate production equipment.
• Past work record showing dependability and integrity.
• Experience in food preparation.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety and food handling.
• Experience in grocery retail and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Wait on customers and greet them, provide high quality food.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Communicate with customers and associates.
• Prepare and display foods following company standards and recipes.
• Perform temperature monitoring and ensure product freshness and safety.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized.
• Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils.
• Maintain signage, rotation, and space allocation for merchandise.
• Maintain equipment and facilities safely.
• Operate cash register per procedures.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment and manage conflicts calmly.
• Follow directions and seek help to resolve issues.
• Provide support to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.

Skills

Weekend availability

Customer communication

Shelf tag reading

Multi-tasking

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Integrity and honesty

Food safety awareness

Past work reliability

Food preparation experience

Safety and compliance knowledge

Grocery retail experience

Job description

Kroger is hiring for a Meat department position in Jackson, MI. You will assist customers, stock merchandise, prepare and display foods, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are followed.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment. Responsibilities include temperature monitoring, perishables handling, cash register operation, and maintaining clean, organized workspaces while upholding company policies and regulatory