Meat Cutter

Albertsons • Oxnard, CA

6d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products and maintain high quality standards. You prepare beef, poultry, and other products for display, ensuring they are trimmed, packaged, and labeled correctly. You assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests. You also 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, 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.
• Ability to comply with company policies, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.
• Clear communication skills for assisting customers and fulfilling special cut requests.
• Ability to portion, package, and label products accurately.
• Comfort with standing for extended periods, working in cold environments, and lifting up to 75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with meat preparation methods and cooking recommendations.
• Strong organization and time-management skills for managing workflow and maintaining orderly work areas.
• Merchandising awareness for maintaining well-stocked, visually consistent 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 standards.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to safety guidelines.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• Follow company policies, food safety and sanitation procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

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 / Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

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