Meat Clerk

Company Overview:

Kroger is seeking a Meat Clerk to join our team. In this role, you will perform general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department while delivering excellent customer service. By modeling Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, you will help maintain a welcoming environment and ensure high-quality food offerings for our customers. With over a century of innovation, Kroger has grown into America's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states, proudly serving communities with one mission: To Feed the Human Spirit.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Wait on customers promptly and cheerfully, providing high-quality service and food.
• Unload, stock, and store merchandise according to company standards.
• Prepare, package, and display foods following recipes, safety standards, and policies.
• Perform required temperature checks and monitor product quality to ensure freshness and safety.
• Maintain cleanliness in sales areas, backrooms, and coolers, keeping floors safe and clutter-free.
• Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils in compliance with health and company standards.
• Maintain signage, product rotation, freshness, and proper space allocation for merchandise.
• Safely operate production equipment and use cleaning solutions and sharp tools properly.
• Operate cash register in accordance with company procedures (as applicable).
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and support team operations.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with customers and associates.
• Ability to read product labels, shelf tags, training materials, and bulletins.
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning solutions, sharp tools, and production equipment.
• Personal initiative with the ability to follow through on tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in food preparation or grocery retail.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and employment practices.
• Past work record reflecting dependability and integrity.
• Experience in customer service and handling high-paced interactions.

Compensation and Benefits:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits designed to support your well-being, including:

• Affordable, comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave (eligibility varies).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Emotional and financial support, including free counseling and confidential financial tools through Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on groceries, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through Kroger's Continuing Education program.
• Career growth opportunities through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

About Kroger:

From a single grocery store in Cincinnati more than a century ago, Kroger has grown into America's largest grocer, operating under 28 different banners. We are committed to bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people. At Kroger, people matter. We provide associates with the resources, support, and career opportunities to grow in a culture built on respect and inclusion. Apply today to join the Kroger family and build your future as a Meat Clerk.