Meat Cutter

Albertsons • Old Greenwich, CT

9d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, prepare fresh meat products, including beef, poultry, and other items, for display. Trim, portion, package, and label products accurately while maintaining quality and freshness. Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests. Keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly, and maintain clean work areas that meet food safety standards. Use knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment in accordance with safety procedures and training. The role requires standing for extended periods, working in refrigerated environments, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Availability is required for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 pounds.
• Clear communication skills when assisting customers and fulfilling special cut requests.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to manage workflow while maintaining clean, orderly work areas.
• Ability to follow company policies, food safety rules, sanitation requirements, and dress standards.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with meat preparation methods and cooking recommendations.
• Merchandising awareness for maintaining well-stocked and visually consistent displays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, trim, cut, portion, package, and label meat products for display.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain product quality.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Keep the meat department organized and stocked, and maintain visually consistent displays.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to safety guidelines and training.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow 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.

What This Job Offers

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