Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Bolingbrook, IL

18d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products—including beef, poultry, and other items—for display. You trim, portion, package, and label products accurately, monitor freshness, and maintain product quality. You assist customers, answer questions, and accommodate special cut requests.

You help keep the meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly. The work involves using knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment; maintaining clean work areas and displays; and following food-safety, sanitation, company, and regulatory requirements. The role requires working in refrigerated environments, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Starting rates are no less than the local minimum wage and may vary by location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. The company accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Clear communication and customer-assistance skills.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality.
• Familiarity with meat cuts, preparation methods, and cooking recommendations.
• Organization and time-management skills for managing workflow and keeping work areas orderly.
• Merchandising awareness for maintaining well-stocked and visually consistent displays.
• Awareness of operational policies, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and prepare beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
• Portion, 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 in accordance with training and safety guidelines.
• Keep the department stocked, organized, and operating smoothly.
• Maintain clean work areas and meat displays in accordance with food-safety and sanitation standards.
• Follow company policies, safety requirements, dress standards, and applicable regulations.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development supported by leaders.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k), among other benefits.
• 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 (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).

What This Job Offers

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