Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • New Canaan, CT

3d • $23 - $36

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products—including beef, poultry, and other items—for display. You trim, portion, package, and label products accurately, monitor freshness, maintain quality, and accommodate customers’ questions and special cut requests. You also help keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly while maintaining clean work areas and following food-safety and sanitation standards. The role involves using knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment, and working in refrigerated environments.

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.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and maintain sanitation standards.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Compliance with company policies, including food-safety, sanitation, and dress standards.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Customer communication skills, attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cooking recommendations for different meat cuts.
• Merchandising awareness for maintaining visually consistent displays.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, portion, and prepare 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 and stocked, and maintain well-presented displays.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment in accordance with training and safety guidelines.
• Clean work areas and follow food-safety, sanitation, company, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development opportunities.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits, depending on eligibility and applicable terms.

What This Job Offers

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