Meat Cutter Apprentice

Albertsons Companies • Marlborough, MA

5d

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 customer service. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment with on-the-job training and mentorship. No prior meat-cutting experience is required; the position is suited to someone with a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and interest in developing their skills.

The role involves working with fellow associates and helping customers with product-related questions. Employees must follow company, division, and store policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities, duties, and skills may vary by store; the official job description is provided during the application process.

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 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 assist customers and answer product-related questions.
• Comfort 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 how 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, including safe handling practices for raw meat.
• Provide customer service and answer 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 support from leaders.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick 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