Meat Preparer

Company Overview

Kroger is seeking a Meat Preparer 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, proudly serving communities with one mission: To Feed the Human Spirit.

Role and Responsibilities

• Deliver top-notch customer service and food promptly and cheerfully.
• Adhere to the company's guidelines when unloading, stocking, and storing merchandise.
• Carry out specified recipes, safety practices, and policies in packaging, displaying, and presenting food items.
• Carry out mandatory temperature checks and oversee product quality to ensure freshness and safety compliance.
• Ensure that sales environments, storage backdrops, and chilled sections remain spotless to prevent hazards and maintain a clear space.
• Meet health and company standards when washing and disinfecting cookware and utensils.
• Regularly update signage, rotate products, ensure freshness, and allocate space for merchandise correctly.
• Skillfully handle production equipment while using cleaning solutions and sharp tools in the correct way.
• Operate the cash register following company procedures.
• Work together harmoniously in a fast-paced, high-capacity atmosphere to aid team activities.

Required Skills and Experience

• Preparedness to fulfill job responsibilities on weekends and public holidays.
• The ability to convey messages accurately and convincingly to both customers and colleagues is important.
• Aptitude for deciphering content on product labels, shelf tags, educational materials, and notices.
• Possesses strong multitasking skills, adept at prioritizing tasks, and excelling in team-oriented environments.
• Competency in the cautious handling of cleaning solutions, sharp tools, and production equipment.
• Taking ownership and seeing tasks through to the end.

Preferred Qualifications

• The basic qualification needed is a high school diploma or its comparable alternative.
• Prior knowledge in preparing food or working in grocery retail.
• Awareness of food safety measures, sanitation practices, and labor requirements.
• History of showing reliability and integrity in prior work experiences.
• Ability to navigate high-pressure customer service situations and fast-paced interactions.

Compensation and Benefits

A diverse array of perks and advantages intended to promote your overall well-being are available at the Kroger Family of Companies:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage that includes dental, vision, and prescription services at an affordable price point is provided.
• In both full- and part-time roles, employees have the opportunity for flexible scheduling and access to paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick leave, though eligibility conditions may differ.
• 401(k) retirement savings strategy with company-provided matching funds.
• The comprehensive support from Goldman Sachs Ayco includes complimentary counseling services and confidential financial tools to aid individuals in need.
• Special discounts on groceries, technology items, and travel bookings are available for associates.
• Kroger's Continuing Education program includes a tuition reimbursement option of up to $21,000.
• Advancements in one's career are made possible through industry-leading training programs and a range of professional pathways to pursue.

About Kroger

From a single grocery store 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.