Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Greenwich, CT

10d • $23 - $36

About The Position

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

You help keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly. Using equipment such as knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment, you prepare products, monitor freshness, and maintain clean work areas that meet food safety standards. The position requires attention to product quality, displays, and safety procedures, and includes working in refrigerated environments and standing for extended periods.

This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. The official job description and responsibilities may vary by store. Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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.
• Comply 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 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 meat cuts, preparation methods, and cooking recommendations.
• Merchandising awareness for maintaining attractive, well-stocked displays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beef, poultry, and other meat products for display by trimming, cutting, packaging, and labeling them.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Operate meat-preparation equipment, including knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment, according to training and safety guidelines.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain product quality.
• Keep the meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow food safety, sanitation, company, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• Follow company policies, safety requirements, 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), among other benefits.
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits, depending on service length, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and company policy.
• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.

What This Job Offers

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