Meat Dept. Associate: Fresh Food Expert & Customer-Focused

Kroger; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance

Purchase discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

The Kroger located at 3200 Plaza East Dr in Hutchinson, KS is hiring for a Meat department team member. You will serve customers, stock merchandise, monitor temperatures, and ensure food safety while upholding Kroger's values of respect and integrity.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, helping with product displays, operating the register when needed, and keeping areas clean and organized. Prior grocery retail and customer service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Weekend/holiday availability.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, labels, training materials.
• Multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive with initiative and follow-through.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to use cleaning solutions and operate sharp tools safely.
• Experience in grocery retail and customer service.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Wait on customers and greet them cheerfully.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional.
• Communicate with customers and associates.
• Make a clean, neat, and friendly impression on customers.
• Unload and stock merchandise; display foods per standards.
• Monitor temperatures and ensure product quality and safety.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized.
• Keep floors clean and safe.
• Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils per policies.
• Maintain signage, rotation, and space allocation for merchandise.
• Maintain equipment and facilities safely per policies.
• Adhere to policies and laws.
• Operate cash register per procedures.
• Work cooperatively in fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflict calmly and cooperatively.
• Protect customer and business information with honesty and integrity.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
• Provide support to customers including those with special needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reading labels

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Food prep experience

Detail oriented

Operates equipment

Job description

The Kroger located at 3200 Plaza East Dr in Hutchinson, KS is hiring for a Meat department team member. You will serve customers, stock merchandise, monitor temperatures, and ensure food safety while upholding Kroger's values of respect and integrity.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, helping with product displays, operating the register when needed, and keeping areas clean and organized. Prior grocery retail and customer service experience is preferred.