MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

The Kroger Co.; Bend (AR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Bend, AR is hiring for a Meat Department Team Member. You will perform general product preparation, stocking, and customer service, while upholding company's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities include cutting, wrapping, labeling, rotating stock, keeping logs, maintaining cleanliness, assisting customers, and supporting sales programs. This role requires weekend/holiday availability and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful customer service skills.
• Ability to read shelf tags and product labels.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, grinding, slicing, preparing, processing, trimming, sealing, packaging, wrapping, bagging, pricing, prefabricating, dating, labeling, scaling, merchandising, selling, serving customers as directed.
• Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained.
• Stock and display meat items safely and in accordance with company standards.
• Check product quality; rotate stock to ensure freshness.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies in their designated areas.
• Wash and sanitize equipment in accordance with policies.
• Greet customers and provide high quality foods.
• Assist customers and associates with a friendly, professional manner.
• Unload trucks, sort orders, and place in proper cooler location.
• Provide support through direct interaction with customers and team members.
• Follow company policies and procedures and maintain a harassment-free work environment.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment and manage conflicts calmly.

Skills

Customer service

Meat handling

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Perform general product preparation, clean-up and stock work in the Meat department and provide customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Perform tasks such as cutting, grinding, slicing, preparing, processing, trimming, tenderizing, sealing, packaging, wrapping, bagging, pricing, prefabricating, dating, labeling, scaling, merchandising, selling, serving customers, and other functions in accordance with company policies.
• Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained.
• Stock and display meat items safely and in accordance with company standards.
• Check product quality; make sure it is rotated properly and fresh.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, coolers clean and well organized.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies in their designated areas and well organized.
• Keep floors, clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Provide good customer and associate relations.
• Communicate effectively with customers and fellow associates.
• Unload trucks, sort orders, and place in proper cooler location.
• Wash and sanitize equipment in accordance with company and health department policies and procedures.
• Make a friendly impression on customers.
• Wait on customers and counter promptly and cheerfully; greet customers and provide them with good quality foods.
• Increase store sales and profits in conjunction with retail operations and marketing programs.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in the area of maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.
• Must work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and operate certain equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.

Desired

• Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling