MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

Kroger Mountain View Foods; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Meat Cutter, where you'll be responsible for preparing and processing meat products while ensuring excellent customer service. This role requires teamwork and effective communication in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Counseling Services

Associate Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective communication skills in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, grinding, and preparing meat products.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the meat department.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Stress Management

Education

Food Safety Knowledge

Job description

Join us as a Meat/Meat Cutter at Kroger Mountain View Foods

We are looking for dedicated individuals to perform general product preparation, clean-up, and stock work in the Meat department, while providing excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, grinding, slicing, preparing, processing, trimming, tenderizing, sealing, packaging, wrapping, bagging, pricing, prefabricating, dating, labeling, scaling, merchandising, selling, serving customers, and other related functions in accordance with company policies.
• Accurately update and maintain department temperature logs.
• Stock and display meat items safely, ensuring adherence to company standards.
• Check product quality, ensure proper rotation, and maintain freshness.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized.
• Maintain carts, tools, and supplies in their designated areas.
• Ensure floors are clean, safe, and free of clutter.
• Provide excellent customer and associate relations, communicating effectively.
• Unload trucks, sort orders, and store items in proper cooler locations.
• Wash and sanitize equipment following company and health department policies.
• Greet customers warmly, provide quality foods, and ensure a friendly impression.
• Support store sales and profits through retail operations and marketing programs.
• Maintain professionalism, tact, and courtesy in all interactions.
• Adhere to policies, especially regarding a harassment and discrimination-free environment.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Handle conflicts reasonably and cooperatively.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective communication skills in writing and speaking.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.
• Safe use of cleaning solutions, sharp tools, and equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Calmly handle stressful situations and make positive impressions.

Desired

• Experience in meat work or food preparation.
• Dependable and trustworthy work history.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment, safety, and food handling.

About Us

Based in California, Food 4 Less merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. We serve customers in over 100 stores across California and the Midwest. As part of Kroger, we are committed to diversity, innovation, and creating positive experiences for our customers, communities, and team members.

We value caring, purpose-driven individuals eager to learn. Whether seeking part-time work or a new career, apply today and join our Food 4 Less family.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws. For accommodations during the application process, contact 844-849-7136 or management at the location.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare coverage, flexible scheduling, counseling services, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.