Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Meridian, ID

7d

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 products are trimmed, packaged, and labeled correctly. You interact with customers, answer questions, and accommodate special cut requests.

You help keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly. The work involves using knives, grinders, saws, and wrapping equipment; monitoring freshness; and maintaining clean work areas that meet food safety standards. You maintain displays and follow safety procedures while performing hands-on food preparation.

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.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Clear communication skills when assisting customers and fulfilling special cut requests.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality.
• Familiarity with meat preparation methods and cooking recommendations.
• Ability to manage workflow while maintaining clean and orderly work areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
• Trim, portion, package, and label products accurately.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain product quality.
• Keep the meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• 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 / Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

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