MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

Fred Meyer; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Meyer is seeking a dedicated individual for the Meat department, responsible for product preparation and customer service. The role includes maintaining department standards, assisting customers, and working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Must work with various cleaning solutions and operate certain equipment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and make a positive impression.

Responsibilities

• Perform general product preparation and clean-up in the Meat department.
• Support and assist diverse customer needs and maintain department standards.
• Cutting, grinding, slicing, and packaging meat items.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Customer service skills

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.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

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 Fred Meyer 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 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!

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 Qualifications:

• Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
• Dependability and integrity reflected in past work records.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Additional responsibilities include tasks such as cutting, grinding, slicing, preparing, processing, trimming, tenderizing, sealing, packaging, wrapping, bagging, pricing, pre-fabricating, dating, labeling, scaling, merchandising, selling, serving customers, and maintaining department standards. Keep logs, stock and display meat items safely, check product quality, keep areas clean and organized, communicate effectively, unload trucks, sanitize equipment, provide excellent customer service, and adhere to company policies. Ability to work cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment and manage conflicts professionally is essential. Support and assist diverse customer needs, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults. Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.