Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Danville, CA

5d • $22 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products, including beef and poultry, for display. You trim, cut, package, and label products accurately, monitor freshness, and accommodate customer questions and special cut requests. You also help keep the department stocked, organized, and operating smoothly while maintaining clean work areas that meet food safety and sanitation standards. The role involves using knives and power equipment such as grinders, saws, and slicers in accordance with training and safety guidelines. It requires standing for extended periods, working in refrigerated environments, 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.

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 pounds.
• Ability to follow company policies, food safety requirements, sanitation standards, and dress standards.

Nice To Haves

• Clear communication and customer assistance skills, including handling special cut requests.
• Familiarity with cooking recommendations and meat preparation methods.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and product quality.
• Organization and time-management skills.
• Merchandising awareness to maintain well-stocked, visually consistent displays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cut meat products, including beef and poultry, for display.
• Trim, portion, package, and label products accurately.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain product quality.
• Operate knives and equipment such as grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to safety guidelines.
• Keep the meat department stocked, organized, and visually consistent.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow sanitation and food safety procedures.
• Comply with company policies, safety requirements, 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 opportunities.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on eligibility and applicable terms, 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