Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Lafayette, CA

7h • $17 - $28

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 product quality; and accommodate customer questions and special cut requests. You also keep the department stocked, organized, and operating smoothly, maintain clean work areas that meet food safety standards, and follow company safety procedures and applicable requirements. The work involves hands-on food preparation with equipment such as knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment.

This is described as an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Prior meat cutting or food preparation experience is required. The role requires being at least 18, working in refrigerated environments, and being available for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Starting rates are no less than the local minimum wage and may vary by location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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 after training and in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of meat cuts and preparation techniques.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and maintain sanitation standards.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Compliance with company policies, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Customer communication skills for assisting customers and fulfilling special cut requests.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and product quality.
• Organization and time-management skills.

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.
• Maintain stocked, organized, and visually consistent meat displays.
• Keep work areas clean and follow food safety, sanitation, company, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage workflow and support smooth department operations.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development support.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on eligibility, service length, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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