Meat Department Specialist - Fresh, Safe & Customer-Focused

Kroger; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking candidates to perform general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department while delivering excellent customer service.

You will greet customers, assist with quality food, and adhere to company standards, health guidelines, and safety policies. This role requires the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, effective communication with customers and teammates, and a commitment to integrity and respectful service.

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills that engage customers and associates.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials, and bulletins.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and work with all levels of the organization.
• Personal initiative and follow through to completion.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work with cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and operate production equipment.
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
• Previous experience in food preparation.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.
• Experience in grocery retail and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Wait on customers promptly and cheerfully.
• Greet customers and provide quality food.
• Be professional, tactful, and courteous in all interactions.
• Communicate effectively with customers and associates.
• Maintain clean, neat, and friendly impression.
• Unload and store merchandise and prepare/display foods per standards.
• Monitor temperatures and ensure freshness and safety.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized.
• Operate cash register per procedures.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Handle conflicts in a calm, cooperative manner.
• Follow directions and seek help to resolve issues.
• Support minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Honesty and integrity

Professionalism

Tools

Cash register

Cleaning tools

Sanitation equipment

Food preparation equipment

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking candidates to perform general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department while delivering excellent customer service.

You will greet customers, assist with quality food, and adhere to company standards, health guidelines, and safety policies. This role requires the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, effective communication with customers and teammates, and a commitment to integrity and respectful service.