Meat Dept Associate — Fresh Prep & Customer Service

Kroger-54356a7; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Job summary

The Kroger Family of Companies is hiring for a Store Associate in Columbia, SC. You will perform general cleanup and stock work in the Meat department, greet customers, and provide high-quality service while upholding company values.

You will monitor freshness, assist with merchandising, and follow safety and health policies. This role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, labels and training materials.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and work with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates personal initiative and follow-through to completion.
• Team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle cleaning solutions and operate production equipment safely.
• Past work record shows dependability and integrity.
• Experience in grocery retail and customer service.
• Knowledge of safety and employment laws and food handling.

Responsibilities

• Wait on customers and greet them promptly and cheerfully.
• Maintain clean, neat, and friendly sales areas, backrooms, and coolers.
• Operate cash register according to store procedures.
• Monitor product quality and freshness; ensure safe handling.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with customers.
• Adhere to policies and procedures, state and federal laws.
• Communicate effectively with customers and associates.
• Manage conflicts in a calm, cooperative manner.
• Maintain proper signage and product rotation.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Team player

Safety awareness

Food handling

Reading labels/tags

Tools

Cleaning solutions

Job description

The Kroger Family of Companies is hiring for a Store Associate in Columbia, SC. You will perform general cleanup and stock work in the Meat department, greet customers, and provide high-quality service while upholding company values.

You will monitor freshness, assist with merchandising, and follow safety and health policies. This role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.