Meat Dept. Associate: Fresh, Safe & Customer-Focused

Kroger; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Macon, GA is seeking an entry-level Meat department team member to assist with clean-up, stocking, and customer service. You will greet customers, help with product selection, and ensure foods are prepared and displayed per company standards.

Responsibilities emphasize safety, accuracy, and courteous service in a fast-paced retail environment; you will maintain clean facilities and follow policies while supporting colleagues and customers alike.

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.
• 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 all production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Wait on customers promptly and cheerfully; greet customers and provide quality food.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Communicate effectively with customers and associates.
• Make a clean, neat, and friendly impression on customers.
• Unload and store merchandise; prepare and display foods per standards, recipes, and policies.
• Perform required temperature monitoring and ensure product quality and safety.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized.
• Maintain floors, equipment, and facilities in a safe condition.
• Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils per policies.
• Maintain signage, rotation, freshness, quantity, and space for merchandise.
• Operate cash register per procedures; work in a cooperative, high-paced environment.
• Handle conflicts professionally and with honesty and integrity.
• Follow directions and seek assistance to resolve issues.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety

Job description

Kroger in Macon, GA is seeking an entry-level Meat department team member to assist with clean-up, stocking, and customer service. You will greet customers, help with product selection, and ensure foods are prepared and displayed per company standards.

Responsibilities emphasize safety, accuracy, and courteous service in a fast-paced retail environment; you will maintain clean facilities and follow policies while supporting colleagues and customers alike.