MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

Kroger; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Valuable associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Growth potential through training programs

Job summary

Kroger in Las Vegas is seeking a dedicated team member to assist in the Meat department. Responsibilities include product preparation, customer service, and ensuring cleanliness and organization within the department.

The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, previous meat work or food preparation experience, and a willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Significant benefits include healthcare coverage and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Able to tactfully handle stressful situations.
• Dependable and has integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform general product preparation and stock work in the Meat department.
• Provide good customer and associate relations.
• Unload trucks and sort orders.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Meat work experience

Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations

Ability to read shelf tags and product labels

Tools

Sharp tools

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.