Butcher/Meat Specialist

Job Overview

As a key member of our Meat department, you will engage in various product preparation tasks, maintain cleanliness, and ensure stock availability while delivering exceptional customer service. Uphold the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety in all interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute a range of duties including cutting, grinding, slicing, preparing, processing, trimming, tenderizing, sealing, packaging, wrapping, bagging, pricing, prefabricating, dating, labeling, scaling, merchandising, and serving customers, all in alignment with company policies.
• Accurately maintain and update department temperature logs.
• Safely stock and display meat products in accordance with company standards.
• Assess product quality, ensuring proper rotation and freshness.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in sales areas, backrooms, and coolers.
• Organize carts, tools, and supplies in designated areas.
• Ensure floors are clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Foster positive customer and associate relations.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Assist in unloading trucks, sorting orders, and placing items in appropriate cooler locations.
• Wash and sanitize equipment following company and health department guidelines.
• Make a welcoming impression on customers.
• Serve customers promptly and cheerfully; greet them and provide high-quality food products.
• Contribute to increasing store sales and profits in collaboration with retail operations and marketing initiatives.
• Exhibit promptness, tact, calmness, courtesy, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly regarding the maintenance of a harassment-free and inclusive work environment.
• Must be capable of performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Availability to work weekends and holidays.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.
• Experience working with various cleaning solutions, safely using sharp tools, and operating specific equipment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to handle stressful situations with tact and composure, making a positive impression on both associates and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in meat preparation or similar food handling roles.
• Demonstrated dependability and integrity in past work experiences.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations concerning employment practices, safety, and food handling.

About Kroger

From humble beginnings as a small grocery store in Cincinnati over a century ago, Kroger has evolved into the largest grocery retailer in the nation, operating nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states under 28 different banners. As America's grocer, we take pride in uniting diverse teams who share a passion for food and community, all driven by a common mission: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a legacy of innovation, we strive to create remarkable experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the core of our mission.

At Kroger, we value our people. We are committed to providing the resources and support you need to craft your own path to success in both your career and personal life. If you are driven by purpose and eager to learn, your potential is limitless.

Whether you are looking for a part-time role or a new career direction, we offer fresh opportunities for you to join our Kroger family.

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