Meat Cutter

Albertsons • Colorado Springs, CO

20d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products and maintain quality standards. You prepare beef, poultry, and other items for display, ensuring products are trimmed, packaged, and labeled correctly. You assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests. You also keep the department organized and stocked, monitor product freshness, and maintain clean work areas that meet food safety standards. The role involves using knives, grinders, saws, and wrapping equipment while following safety procedures.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior meat cutting or food preparation experience required.
• Ability to operate power equipment such as saws, grinders, and slicers following training and safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of meat cuts and preparation techniques required.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and maintain sanitation standards.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must comply with company policies, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.
• Comfort standing for extended periods and lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work in cold environments.

Nice To Haves

• Clear communication skills for customer assistance and special cut requests.
• Experience trimming, cutting, and preparing meat using standard techniques.
• Safe handling of knives, grinders, saws, and wrapping equipment.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality.
• Familiarity with meat cuts, preparation methods, and cooking recommendations.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and safe food handling practices.
• Organization and time-management skills.
• Awareness of merchandising and meat display presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cut beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
• Trim, portion, package, and label products accurately.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and accommodate special cut requests.
• Keep the department organized and stocked, and maintain visually consistent displays.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain clean work areas in accordance with food safety standards.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment while following safety guidelines.
• Follow company policies, sanitation requirements, 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 / Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

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