Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Hooksett, NH

7d • Onsite

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 while maintaining quality and freshness. You assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests. You also keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly, maintain clean work areas that meet food-safety standards, and follow company safety procedures. The role uses knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment and involves working in refrigerated environments and standing for extended periods. The posting describes the general nature of the work; duties and skills may vary by store, and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior meat-cutting or food-preparation experience is required.
• Ability to operate power equipment such as saws, grinders, and slicers while 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.
• Comfort standing for extended periods and lifting up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Clear communication and customer-assistance skills.
• Experience trimming, cutting, and preparing meat using standard techniques.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and product quality.
• Familiarity with meat cuts, preparation methods, and cooking recommendations.
• Organization and time-management skills.
• Merchandising awareness and ability to maintain well-stocked, visually consistent displays.
• Operational awareness and ability to follow company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cut beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
• Trim, portion, package, and label products accurately while maintaining quality and freshness.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and accommodate special cut requests.
• Maintain stocked, organized, and visually consistent meat displays.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow sanitation, food-safety, company, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development opportunities.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.

What This Job Offers

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