MEAT/LEAD CLERK

Job Overview Create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean and fresh environment that encourages customers to return. Help to achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor and control all established quality assurance standards. Direct and supervise all functions, duties and activities for the Meat Department in the Meat Manager's absence. Support day‑to‑day functions of the Meat operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others. Responsibilities Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, safety and food safety regulations and company guidelines. Promote trust and respect among associates. Communicate company, department, and job‑specific information to associates. Empower associates to meet or exceed targets through collaboration and teamwork. Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation. Help to train and develop associates on job performance including inventory, stocking, CAO and participate in their performance appraisal process. Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store and be able to make suggestions about products. Demonstrate "Journeyman" Meat Cutter skills and cut to customers' requests using proper cutting equipment. Inform customers of meat specials and offer product samples. Provide customers with fresh/frozen products that they have ordered in the correct portion size (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) to prevent shrink. Utilize the cutting tool to manage production and minimize shrink. Stay current on ads and inform and educate department associates on current, upcoming and special in‑store promotions. Help to maintain merchandising plan and maintain standards. Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory. Ensure proper price integrity on shelf tags and promotional signs. Comply with all Country of Origin Labeling. Assist when needed in the inventory process. Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained. Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify Store Manager of any items in need of repair. Report all safety risks, issues, customer or employee accidents and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Desired Previous Job Experience Management experience preferred Meat experience Minimum Position Qualifications 18 years of age Effective communication skills Knowledge of basic math Ability to handle stressful situations Current food handlers permit once employed Possess adequate knife handling skills and speed Benefits 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 so much more. Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry‑leading Continuing Education program. Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kroger