Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Fairbanks, AK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Cutter prepares fresh meat products, including beef, poultry, and other items, for display. The role involves trimming, cutting, portioning, packaging, and labeling products accurately; monitoring freshness; and maintaining product quality. The Meat Cutter assists customers, answers questions, and fulfills special cut requests.

The position also involves keeping the department stocked, organized, and operating smoothly; maintaining clean work areas that meet food-safety standards; and using knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment in accordance with training and safety guidelines. Work may take place in refrigerated environments and requires standing for extended periods and lifting up to 75 pounds.

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.
• Must comply with company policies, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, portion, prepare, package, and label meat products for display.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain meat quality.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow food-safety, sanitation, and safe-food-handling practices.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment in accordance with training and safety guidelines.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• Follow company policies, safety requirements, regulatory guidelines, 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