Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Salem, MA

7d • $21 - $28

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products to a high standard of quality. You prepare beef, poultry, and other items for display, ensuring products are trimmed, packaged, and labeled correctly. You assist customers, answer questions, and accommodate special cut requests.

You help keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly. The role involves using knives, grinders, saws, and wrapping equipment; monitoring product freshness; and maintaining clean work areas that meet food safety standards. It requires attention to detail, steady hands-on food preparation, and adherence to safety procedures. This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. The description is general in nature; responsibilities and skills may vary by store, and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

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 comply with company policies, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and prepare beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
• Package and label products accurately.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Keep the meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Use knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment in accordance with training and safety guidelines.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain product quality.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• Comply with company, division, and store policies, applicable laws, 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 service length, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits such as pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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