Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Colorado Springs, CO

21d • $18 - $28

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products to high quality standards, including trimming, cutting, packaging, and labeling beef, poultry, and other items for display. You assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests. You also keep the department organized and stocked, monitor product freshness, maintain clean work areas, and follow food safety and sanitation procedures. The role uses knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment. It requires working in refrigerated environments, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. This is described as an entry-level position with advancement opportunity.

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 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.
• Compliance with company policies, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.
• Comfort standing for extended periods and lifting up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and prepare meat products, including beef and poultry, using standard techniques.
• Package and label products accurately for display.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
• Monitor freshness and maintain product quality.
• Keep the meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow food safety, sanitation, and other safety procedures.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• Comply with company policies, regulatory guidelines, and dress standards.

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 and paid time off.
• Depending on eligibility and applicable terms, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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