MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

Kroger Family of Companies; Pahrump (NV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies in Pahrump, NV is hiring for a Meat department team member to perform general product preparation, stock work, and customer service.

You will cut, prepare, package, label, and merchandize meat items, maintain cleanliness, and rotate stock while upholding company values and safety standards.

Strong communication and ability to work weekends/holidays are important; prior meat department experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday availability is required.
• Clear written and spoken communication.
• Ability to read shelf tags and product labels.
• Must handle cleaning solutions safely and operate basic equipment.
• Team player who remains calm in a fast-paced store.

Responsibilities

• Perform meat preparation tasks such as cutting, grinding, slicing, trimming, packaging, labeling, and dating.
• Stock, merchandise and display meat items safely per standards.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs and ensure freshness.
• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service.
• Unload trucks, rotate stock and keep areas clean and organized.
• Communicate effectively with customers and associates; maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reading shelf tags

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 fastpaced 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