Meat Cutter Apprentice

Albertsons Companies • Cambridge, MA

6d • $16 - $26

About The Position

The Meat Cutter Apprentice works alongside experienced meat cutters to learn the craft of cutting, trimming, and preparing a variety of meat products. The role assists with setting up displays, maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. It is a hands-on, fast-paced entry-level position with on-the-job training and mentorship; no prior meat-cutting experience is required. The position offers advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• 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 attitude 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 with fellow associates and contribute to a positive store culture.
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, meat department tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to cut, trim, and prepare a variety of meat products under the guidance of experienced meat cutters.
• Assist with setting up meat displays.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Assist customers and answer product-related questions.
• Follow instructions and maintain clean, organized workspaces.
• Work collaboratively 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 a 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).
• 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