Meat Cutter

Albertsons • Niles, IL

7d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, prepare fresh meat products and maintain quality standards. Prepare beef, poultry, and other products for display, trimming, packaging, and labeling them correctly. Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests. Keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly. Use knives, grinders, saws, and wrapping equipment to prepare products, monitor freshness, and maintain clean work areas that meet food safety standards. Follow safety procedures and company policies.

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.
• Comply with company policies, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.
• Comfort standing for extended periods and lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Clear communication skills when assisting customers and fulfilling special cut requests.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality.
• Ability to manage workflow while maintaining clean and orderly work areas.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cooking recommendations for meat products.
• Merchandising awareness to maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and prepare meat products for display.
• Package and label products accurately and maintain product quality.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Keep the meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Use knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment safely.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain clean work areas that meet food safety and sanitation standards.
• Follow 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.
• 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