MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

Kroger; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kroger in Marysville, WA is seeking a Meat department team member to perform general meat preparation, stock work, cleanup and provide friendly customer service while upholding the company values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

You will cut, grind, slice, wrap and display meat products, keep temperature logs, rotate stock, sanitize equipment, unload deliveries, and greet customers.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to handle stressful situations and maintain a positive impression.

Responsibilities

• Cut, grind, slice, prepare, process, trim, seal, package, wrap, and price meat items.
• Stock and display meat items safely and in accordance with company standards.
• Keep department temperature logs accurately updated.
• Unload trucks and sort orders for proper cooler location.
• Wash and sanitize equipment per policies and procedures.
• Greet customers and provide high-quality foods with a friendly attitude.
• Maintain clean, organized sales areas, backrooms and coolers.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading shelf tags

Cleaning chemical handling

Sharp tools operation

Team player

Stress management

Honesty and integrity

Equipment operation

Tools

Equipment operation

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 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.

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