MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

Fred Meyer in; Scappoose (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery chain is looking for a Meat Cutter to join their team. This role involves preparing and serving high-quality meat products while ensuring cleanliness in the department and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should possess effective communication skills, be team-oriented, and have a passion for food. Comprehensive benefits and flexible scheduling available.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, grinding, slicing, preparing and serving meat.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the department.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Food preparation

Job description

MEAT/MEAT CUTTER (Finance)

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 industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform 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 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; ensure proper rotation and freshness.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of sales areas, backrooms, and coolers.
• Ensure carts, tools, and supplies are in their designated areas and well organized.
• Keep floors clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Provide excellent customer and associate relations.
• Communicate effectively with customers and fellow associates.
• Unload trucks, sort orders, and place in proper cooler locations.
• Wash and sanitize equipment per company and health department policies.
• Make a friendly impression on customers.
• Promptly and cheerfully serve customers, greet them, and provide quality foods.
• Contribute to store sales and profits through retail operations and marketing programs.
• Maintain professionalism, tactfulness, and courtesy in all interactions.
• Adhere to company policies, especially regarding a harassment- and discrimination-free work environment.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage 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 functions with or without reasonable accommodation.