Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Lake Worth, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products—including beef, poultry, and other items—for display. You trim, cut, package, and label products accurately, monitor freshness, and maintain product quality. You also assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.

You help keep the meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly. The role involves using knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment while following safety guidelines. You maintain clean work areas and comply with food-safety, sanitation, company, and regulatory requirements. The work may involve standing for extended periods, working in refrigerated environments, and lifting up to 75 pounds. 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.
• Comply with company policies, including food-safety, sanitation, and dress standards.
• Clear communication skills for assisting customers and fulfilling special cut requests.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality.
• Comfort standing for extended periods and lifting up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cooking recommendations for meat cuts.
• Organization and time-management skills for managing workflow and maintaining orderly work areas.
• Merchandising awareness for maintaining appealing meat displays.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and prepare 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 department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow food-safety and sanitation practices.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• Follow company policies, safety requirements, dress standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed