Meat Cutter Apprentice

Albertsons • Dover Foxcroft, ME

11d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced meat cutters to learn how 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 excellent customer service. This hands-on role is in a fast-paced environment and is suited to someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys helping others, and is eager to develop their skills. No prior meat-cutting experience is required; a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and belief that food brings people together are desired.

The company describes itself as people-oriented and aims to bring people together around food and inspire well-being. It emphasizes an inclusive culture, training and career development, and values including putting people first, serving customers, valuing different perspectives, raising standards, acting as owners, teamwork, belonging, and a healthy future.

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 approach and ability to 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 collaboratively with fellow associates.
• Basic technical skills, or willingness to learn to use meat department tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to cut, trim, and prepare a variety of meat products through on-the-job training and mentorship.
• Assist with setting up meat displays.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Provide customer service and help customers with product-related questions.
• Follow instructions and maintain clean, organized workspaces.
• Work with fellow associates and contribute to a positive store culture.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through Stream
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Training, career growth, and development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

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