Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Niles, IL

7d • $17 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products and maintain quality standards. You prepare beef, poultry, and other products for display, trimming, packaging, and labeling them correctly. You assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.

You keep the department organized and stocked, monitor product freshness, maintain clean work areas that meet food safety standards, and follow safety procedures. The role uses knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment. It requires standing for extended periods, working in cold or refrigerated environments, and lifting up to 75 pounds. The posting describes this as an entry-level position with advancement opportunity.

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.
• Comply with company policies, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Clear communication skills for 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 cooking recommendations for different meat cuts.
• Merchandising awareness for maintaining visually consistent displays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, trim, cut, and portion 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.
• Keep the meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow sanitation, food safety, and safety procedures.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment in accordance with training and safety guidelines.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• Comply with company policies, dress standards, and applicable food safety and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development supported by leaders.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k) benefits.
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on eligibility and applicable policies, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits such as pension and/or 401(k).

What This Job Offers

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