Meat Cutter Apprentice

Albertsons Companies • Middlebury, VT

1h • $15 - $27

About The Position

The Meat Cutter Apprentice works alongside experienced meat cutters to learn how to cut, trim, and prepare a variety of meat products. The role assists with setting up displays, maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards, and providing customer service. It is a hands-on position in a fast-paced environment. No prior meat-cutting experience is required; on-the-job training and mentorship are provided.

The position requires a willingness to learn, a reliable work ethic, basic awareness of sanitation and safe raw-meat handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a team and assist customers. Employees should be comfortable lifting up to 40 pounds, standing for extended periods, and working in refrigerated environments. The role is described as entry level with advancement opportunities. Starting rates are no less than the local minimum wage and may vary by location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• No prior meat-cutting experience is required.
• Willingness to learn meat-cutting skills through on-the-job training and mentorship.
• Reliable, hardworking work ethic and commitment to 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.
• Comfortable lifting up to 40 pounds, 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 meat-cutting skills, including cutting, trimming, and preparing meat products, through on-the-job training and mentorship.
• Assist with setting up displays.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards, including safe handling of raw meat.
• Provide customer service and answer product-related questions.
• Follow instructions precisely and maintain clean, organized workspaces.
• Work with fellow associates and contribute to a positive store culture.
• Learn to use meat department tools and equipment.

Benefits

• 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 support
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off
• Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits, including pension and/or 401(k) eligibility, depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and/or company policy
• Inclusive work culture built on belonging

What This Job Offers

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