Meat Cutter

Albertsons • Arlington Heights, IL

2d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products and maintain high quality standards. You prepare beef, poultry, and other products for display, trimming, packaging, and labeling them correctly. You assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests. You keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly; monitor product freshness; and maintain clean work areas that meet food safety standards. You use knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment while following safety procedures. The role involves standing for extended periods, working in cold or refrigerated environments, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.

Nice To Haves

• Clear communication and customer interaction skills.
• Experience using standard techniques to trim, cut, and prepare meat products.
• 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.
• Awareness of merchandising and maintaining well-stocked, visually consistent displays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cut beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
• Trim, portion, package, and label products accurately.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain meat displays.
• Use knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment safely.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow sanitation and food safety procedures.
• Comply with company policies, safety requirements, regulatory guidelines, and dress standards.

Benefits

• 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 / Paid Time Off
• Inclusive work culture built on belonging

What This Job Offers

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