Meat Cutter

Albertsons • Lombard, IL

16d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products, including beef and poultry, for display. You trim, cut, package, and label products accurately, monitor freshness, and accommodate customers’ questions and special cut requests. You also maintain organized, well-stocked displays and clean work areas that meet food safety standards. The role uses knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment in accordance with training and safety guidelines. It requires working in refrigerated environments, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

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.
• Clear communication skills for customer assistance and special cut requests.
• 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.
• Ability to manage workflow while maintaining clean and orderly work areas.
• Ability to follow company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and prepare meat products for display using standard techniques.
• Package and label products accurately and maintain product quality and freshness.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Keep meat displays stocked and visually consistent.
• Maintain clean, orderly work areas and follow sanitation and food safety procedures.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment in accordance with training and safety guidelines.
• 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 / Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

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