Meat Cutter Apprentice

Albertsons Companies • Lewiston, ME

11d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced meat cutters and learn to cut, trim, and prepare a variety of meat products. You will assist with setting up displays, maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards, and providing customer service. This is a hands-on, fast-paced, entry-level role with on-the-job training and mentorship. Prior meat-cutting experience is not required; the position is suited to someone with a strong work ethic who is eager to learn and develop their skills.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn meat-cutting skills through on-the-job training and mentorship.
• Reliable, hardworking, and committed to learning and contributing to the team.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation and safe handling practices for raw meat.
• Friendly, helpful customer-service attitude and ability to answer product-related questions.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in refrigerated environments.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and maintain clean, organized workspaces.
• Willingness to work with fellow associates and contribute to a positive store culture.
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn to use, meat department tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Learn meat-cutting skills through on-the-job training and mentorship.
• Assist with cutting, trimming, and preparing a variety of meat products.
• Assist with setting up displays.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Assist customers and answer product-related questions.
• Follow instructions precisely and maintain clean, organized workspaces.
• Work with fellow associates and contribute to a positive store culture.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through the company's partnership with Stream.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development supported by leaders.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation / Paid Time Off.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and/or company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed