Meat Cutter Apprentice

Albertsons Companies • Saco, ME

11d • $16 - $20

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 help set up displays, maintain cleanliness and food safety standards, and provide customer service. This is a hands-on, fast-paced entry-level role with on-the-job training and mentorship; prior meat-cutting experience is not required.

The role is suited to someone who is hardworking, eager to learn, attentive to detail, comfortable working with customers and teammates, and able to work in refrigerated environments. Advancement opportunities are available.

Requirements

• Eagerness to develop 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 and helpful attitude, with the ability to assist customers and answer product-related questions.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work 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.
• No prior meat-cutting experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to cut, trim, and prepare a variety of meat products with guidance from experienced meat cutters.
• Assist with setting up displays.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Provide customer service and answer product-related questions.
• Follow instructions precisely and maintain clean, organized workspaces.
• Work collaboratively with fellow associates.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through the company'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).
• Vacation / Paid Time Off.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and/or 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