Meat Cutter

Albertsons • Lake Worth, TX

17d

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 assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests. You keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly; monitor product freshness; and maintain clean work areas that meet food safety standards. The role involves using knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment while following safety procedures. It requires standing for extended periods, working in cold or refrigerated environments, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

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.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to comply with company policies, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.

Nice To Haves

• Clear communication when assisting customers and fulfilling special cut requests.
• Experience trimming, cutting, and preparing meat using standard techniques.
• Ability to handle knives, grinders, saws, and wrapping equipment while following safety guidelines.
• 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.
• Organization and time management skills for managing workflow and maintaining orderly work areas.
• Awareness of merchandising and maintaining consistent meat displays.
• Operational awareness, including following company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

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 standards.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• Follow company policies and food safety, sanitation, dress, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• 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
• Inclusive work culture built on belonging

What This Job Offers

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