MEAT/WRAPPER

Quality Food Centers; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in preparing and displaying meat products. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where customer service and teamwork are paramount. With a commitment to safety and quality, you'll play a vital part in ensuring customers receive the best products. The company provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth, making it a great place to build a rewarding career. If you're passionate about food and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must work safely with various cleaning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and display meat items for sale according to company standards.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness and safety.
• Provide good customer and associate relations.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to operate power tools

Teamwork in fast-paced environments

Customer service skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automatic wrapper

Slicer

Grinder

Power saw

Job description

Prepare and display meat items for sale in accordance with company standards and policies. Wait on customers and provide customer services. Demonstrate the company's leadership behaviors and the core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Washington, Qualify Food Centers (QFC) merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving QFC customers in 59 stores throughout Washington and Oregon.

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 QFC 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.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum requirements:

• Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.
• Qualified and able to operate power and various job tools (automatic wrapper, slicer, grinder, power saw, jack, etc.).
• Must work safely with various chemically based cleaning solutions.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and willingness to help all members of the department.
• 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 in past work records.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, OSHA compliance, food handling, etc.

• Prepare and display merchandise neatly and efficiently.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness and safety, and properly rotate stock.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies in designated areas and well organized. Maintain clean, safe floors free from clutter.
• Manage display cases to ensure proper inventory levels and freshness. Unload trucks, sort, and prepare merchandise for sale.
• Provide good customer and associate relations.
• Wash and sanitize equipment according to company and health department policies.
• Make a clean, neat, and friendly impression on customers.
• Communicate effectively with customers and associates.
• Promptly and cheerfully wait on customers and assist them in finding products.
• Follow all current rules and duties related to Meat, Company policies, and State and Federal laws.
• Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly. Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, especially regarding dress code, grooming, food safety, sanitation, and harassment/discrimination policies.
• Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.