Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Algonquin, IL

5d • $17 - $27

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products—including beef, poultry, and other items—for display. You trim, cut, package, and label products accurately, monitor freshness, and accommodate customer questions and special cut requests. You also keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly while maintaining attractive displays and clean work areas that meet food safety and sanitation standards. The role involves using knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment in accordance with training and safety guidelines, and working in refrigerated environments. This is described as an entry-level position with advancement opportunity.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Prior meat cutting or food preparation experience is required.
• Ability to operate power equipment such as saws, grinders, and slicers following training and safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of meat cuts and preparation techniques is required.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and maintain sanitation standards.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to follow company policies, food safety and sanitation requirements, and dress standards.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and prepare meat products for display.
• Package and label products accurately and maintain product quality and freshness.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
• Keep the meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• Comply with company policies, safety requirements, and dress standards.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on eligibility and applicable terms, benefits may also include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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