Meat Cutter

Albertsons • Algonquin, IL

4d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products and maintain high quality standards. You prepare beef, poultry, and other items for display, trimming, packaging, and labeling products 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 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.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting 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.
• Organization and time-management skills to manage workflow and maintain orderly work areas.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with meat cuts, preparation methods, and cooking recommendations.
• Merchandising awareness for maintaining meat displays.

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 department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain clean work areas that meet food safety and sanitation standards.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment in accordance with 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