Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Addison Township, IL

22d • $16 - $23

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, prepare fresh meat products—including beef, poultry, and other items—for display. Trim, portion, package, and label products accurately while maintaining quality and freshness. Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests. Keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly; maintain clean work areas that meet food safety and sanitation standards; and follow company policies, safety requirements, and applicable regulations. The role involves using knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment. It requires working in refrigerated environments, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 75 pounds. The position is described as entry level with advancement opportunity. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

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.
• Comply with company policies, food safety and sanitation requirements, and dress standards.
• Customer communication skills, attention to detail, organization, and time management.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cooking recommendations and merchandising meat displays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, trim, cut, and portion beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
• 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 and stocked, and maintain visually consistent displays.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow sanitation, food safety, company, and regulatory requirements.

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.
• Depending on eligibility, 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