MEAT/LEAD CLERK

Kroger Mountain View Foods; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store chain as a Meat/Lead Clerk, where you'll create outstanding customer experiences and supervise the Meat Department. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth, all while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for customers.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Qualifications

• Management experience preferred.
• 18 years of age required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Direct and supervise functions in the Meat Department.
• Train and develop associates on job performance.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

Current food handlers permit

Tools

Knife handling skills

Job description

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Job Description

Create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean, and fresh environment that encourages our customers to return. Help to achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor and control all established quality assurance standards. Direct and supervise all functions, duties, and activities for the Meat Department in the Meat Manager's absence. Support the day-to-day functions of the Meat operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

1. Adhere to all local, state, and federal laws, safety, and food safety regulations and company guidelines.
2. Promote trust and respect among associates.
3. Communicate company, department, and job-specific information to associates.
4. Empower associates to meet or exceed targets through collaboration and teamwork.
5. Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation.
6. Help to train and develop associates on job performance including inventory, stocking, CAO, and participate in their performance appraisal process.
7. Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store and be able to make suggestions about products.
8. Demonstrate "Journeyman" Meat Cutter Skills and cut to customers' requests using proper cutting equipment.
9. Inform customers of meat specials and offer product samples.
10. Provide customers with fresh/frozen products that they have ordered in the correct portion size (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) to prevent shrink.
11. Utilize the Cutting Tool to manage production and minimize shrink.
12. Stay current on ads and inform and educate department associates on current, upcoming, and special in-store promotions.
13. Help to maintain merchandising plan and standards.
14. Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory.
15. Ensure proper price integrity on shelf tags and promotional signs.
16. Comply with all Country of Origin Labeling requirements.
17. Assist when needed in the inventory process.
18. Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.
19. Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify Store Manager of any items in need of repair.
20. Report all safety risks, issues, customer or employee accidents, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
21. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Management experience preferred
• Meat experience

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• 18 years of age
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Current food handlers permit once employed
• Possess adequate knife handling skills and speed

About Us

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What You’ll Receive From Us

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Dairy Product Manufacturing

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