Join to apply for the MEAT/MEAT CUTTER role at Smith's Food & Drug Centers
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.
Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith's Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Smith's customers in over 140 stores throughout Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming.
As part of the Kroger family of companies, 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 Smith's family!
What You'll Receive From Us
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including 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.
- Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
- Opportunities for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Minimum Requirements
- Willing to work weekends and holidays.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.
- Ability to 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 handle stressful situations tactfully and calmly, making a positive impression on associates and customers.
Desired Qualifications
- Meat work experience or similar in food preparation.
- Dependability and integrity in past work records.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.
- Ability to perform tasks such as cutting, grinding, slicing, preparing, processing, trimming, tenderizing, sealing, packaging, wrapping, bagging, pricing, labeling, and merchandising.
- Maintain department temperature logs accurately.
- Stock and display meat items safely and in accordance with standards.
- Check product quality, ensure proper rotation and freshness.
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
- Provide excellent customer and associate relations.
- Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
- Unload trucks, sort orders, and store in proper locations.
- Sanitize equipment per policies and health regulations.
- Make a friendly impression on customers and provide prompt, cheerful service.
- Support store sales and profits through retail and marketing efforts.
- Maintain professionalism, adhere to policies, and promote a harassment-free environment.
- Work cooperatively in high-paced, sometimes stressful environments.
- Manage conflicts reasonably and cooperatively.
- Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
- Follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
- Support minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
- Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.