Meat Department Specialist

Kroger Family of Companies; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies in Cincinnati is seeking a Meat department Associate to assist with clean-up, stock, and customer service. You will greet customers, handle merchandise display, monitor temperatures, and maintain safety and cleanliness across sales floors and backrooms.

Prior experience in grocery retail and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork are valued. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication with customers and teammates.
• Read shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials, and bulletins.
• Multitask, set priorities, and communicate professionally with all levels.
• Personal initiative and follow-through to completion.
• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to use cleaning solutions safely, handle sharp tools, and operate production equipment.
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
• Previous 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 with good quality food.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in interactions.
• Communicate with customers and associates effectively.
• Make a clean, neat, and friendly impression on customers.
• Unload and store merchandise, prepare and display foods per standards.
• Perform required temperature monitoring and ensure food safety.
• Maintain clean, organized sales areas, backrooms, and coolers.
• Keep floors clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils per policies.
• Maintain signage, rotation, freshness, quantity, and space for merch.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies in Cincinnati is seeking a Meat department Associate to assist with clean-up, stock, and customer service. You will greet customers, handle merchandise display, monitor temperatures, and maintain safety and cleanliness across sales floors and backrooms.

Prior experience in grocery retail and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork are valued. Weekend and holiday availability is required.