Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Billings, MT

28d • Onsite

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 fulfill special cut requests.

You help keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly. The role involves using knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment while following safety procedures and maintaining clean work areas that meet food safety and sanitation standards. The work requires attention to detail, steady hands-on food preparation, and comfort standing for extended periods, working in cold or refrigerated environments, and lifting up to 75 pounds.

The posting describes the general nature of the work; duties and skills may vary by store. Employees must comply with company, division, and store policies and applicable laws.

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.
• 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 preparation methods and cooking recommendations.
• Organization and time-management skills.
• Merchandising awareness and ability to maintain visually consistent displays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beef, poultry, and other meat products for display by trimming, cutting, and portioning them.
• 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 meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow food safety, sanitation, and other applicable safety procedures.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• Comply with company policies, 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