Meat Cutter

Albertsons • Auburn, ME

6d

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 also assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests. The role includes keeping the department organized, stocked, and running smoothly; monitoring product freshness; and maintaining clean work areas that meet food safety standards. You use knives, grinders, saws, and wrapping equipment while following safety procedures.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior meat cutting or food preparation experience is required.
• Ability to operate power equipment such as saws, grinders, and slicers while 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 service skills.
• Familiarity with meat cuts, preparation methods, and cooking recommendations.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality.
• Organization and time-management skills.
• Merchandising awareness.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and prepare beef, poultry, and other 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.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain clean work areas in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• 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