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SERVICE MEAT COUNTER/CLERK

The Woodlands, TX · On-site

$11 - $13.75/hr

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a ... Inform customers of meat specials. * Provide customers with fresh/frozen products that they have ...

Provide World Famous Friendly Customer Service to Customers, Team Members & Outside Vendors. Meat Processing, Wrapping, Pricing, Merchandising, Cleaning, Sanitation, Stocking Deli, Receiving Product ...

$14 - $17.25/hr

Provide friendly and courteous service to customers Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. Maintain cleanliness of work area, equipment and meat cases following company ...

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Provide friendly and courteous service to customers Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. Wrap, label and price product Prepare product for the service meat case ...

$15 - $18.50/hr

Provide friendly and courteous service to customers Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. Wrap, label and price product Prepare product for the service meat case ...

Meat Clerk

Gridley, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Provide World Famous Friendly Customer Service to Customers, Team Members & Outside Vendors. Meat Processing, Wrapping, Pricing, Merchandising, Cleaning, Sanitation, Stocking Deli, Receiving Product ...

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How much do service meat jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for service meat in the United States is $17.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Service Meat vs Butcher?

AspectService MeatButcher
CertificationsFood handling, safety, and sanitation certificationsMeat cutting and processing certifications
Work EnvironmentGrocery stores, supermarkets, food service facilitiesButcher shops, meat processing plants, slaughterhouses
Employer & IndustryRetail food industry, supermarketsMeat production, retail butchery
Job FocusCustomer service, meat preparation, product displayMeat cutting, processing, and packaging

Service Meat professionals primarily focus on customer service and preparing meat products for retail display, often working in supermarkets. Butchers specialize in cutting, processing, and packaging meat, typically working in dedicated butcher shops or processing plants. While both roles require knowledge of meat handling and safety, Service Meat roles emphasize customer interaction, whereas butchers focus on meat craftsmanship and processing.

What are some common challenges faced by Service Meat employees, and how can they be effectively managed?

Service Meat employees often face challenges such as maintaining strict food safety standards, managing high customer demand during peak hours, and safely operating specialized equipment. Effective time management, attention to detail, and ongoing training in food handling and safety protocols can help address these challenges. Additionally, clear communication with team members ensures a smooth workflow and helps prevent errors when preparing and packaging meat products.

What are Service Meat workers?

Service Meat workers are employees in grocery stores or butcher shops who specialize in preparing, cutting, and packaging meat products for customers. They are responsible for ensuring meat is handled safely, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting customers with their meat selections. Service Meat workers may also provide recommendations, answer questions about cuts of meat, and ensure products are properly labeled and displayed. Their role is essential for maintaining food safety standards and delivering quality service in the meat department.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Service Meat Clerk, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Service Meat Clerk, you need knowledge of meat cuts, safe food handling practices, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with weighing scales, slicers, wrapping machines, and point-of-sale systems is typically required. Excellent customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a team are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure product quality, food safety, and a positive customer experience in a busy retail environment.
More about Service Meat jobs
Infographic showing various Service Meat job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 34% As Needed, 33% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $36,201 per year, or $17.4 per hour.
SERVICE MEAT COUNTER/CLERK

SERVICE MEAT COUNTER/CLERK

Kroger

The Woodlands, TX • On-site

$11 - $13.75/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean and fresh environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, 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 Kroger 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 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.
For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page
Minimum
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math  (counting, addition, and subtraction)
Desired
  • Retail experience
  • Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)
  • Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, safety and food safety regulations and company guidelines.
  • Promote trust and respect among associates.
  • 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.
  • Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products. 
  • Inform customers of meat specials.
  • 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.
  • Recommend meat and seafood items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
  • Use all equipment in meat department such as the refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to Company guidelines.
  • Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise.
  • Check product quality to ensure freshness.  Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action.
  • Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
  • Ensure Country of Origin Labels are correct for all meat and seafood products.
  • Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager. 
  • Display a positive attitude and sense of urgency. 
  • Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
  • Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.
  • Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
  • Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair. 
  • Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
  • 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.