Meat Cutter Apprentice

Albertsons Companies • Sanford, ME

9d • $16 - $20

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter Apprentice, you’ll work side-by-side with experienced meat cutters to learn the craft of cutting, trimming, and preparing a variety of meat products. You’ll assist with setting up displays, maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, suited to someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys helping others, and is eager to grow their skills. No prior cutting experience is required; a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and belief that food brings people together are emphasized.

The position is an entry-level role with advancement opportunity. Training and mentorship are provided on the job. The employer describes Albertsons Companies as a leading U.S. food and drug retailer, operating more than 2,200 stores and other facilities across 34 states and the District of Columbia.

Requirements

• No prior meat cutting experience is required.
• Eagerness 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 approach and ability to assist customers and answer product-related questions.
• Comfortable lifting up to 40 lbs., standing for extended periods, and working 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, meat department tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Learn meat cutting, trimming, and preparation through on-the-job training and mentorship.
• Assist with setting up meat displays.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Provide customer service and help answer product-related questions.
• Follow instructions precisely and maintain clean, organized workspaces.
• Partner with fellow associates and contribute to a positive store culture.
• Use, or learn to use, meat department tools and equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through the employer’s partnership with Stream.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development support from leaders.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k), among other benefits.
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and 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