Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Richardson, TX

12d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products and maintain a high standard of quality. You prepare beef, poultry, and other items for display, ensuring they are trimmed, packaged, and labeled correctly. You assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.

You help keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly. The work includes using knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment; monitoring product freshness; maintaining displays; and keeping work areas clean in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards. The role requires following safety procedures, company policies, and applicable regulatory guidelines. Employees must be comfortable standing for extended periods, working in refrigerated environments, and lifting up to 75 pounds.

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 comply with company policies, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.

Nice To Haves

• Clear communication and customer interaction skills.
• Familiarity with cooking recommendations for meat products.
• Organization and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and prepare beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
• Package and label products accurately.
• Assist customers, answer product questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Use knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment safely and according to training and guidelines.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain product quality.
• Keep the department stocked, organized, and operating smoothly.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• Follow company policies, safety requirements, dress standards, and regulatory guidelines.

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