Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Mahopac, NY

25d • $17 - $29

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products, including beef and poultry, for display. You trim, portion, package, and label products accurately while maintaining product quality and freshness. You also assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.

The role involves keeping the department stocked, organized, and operating smoothly. You use knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment while following safety guidelines. You maintain clean work areas and comply with food safety, sanitation, company, and regulatory requirements. The position requires working in refrigerated environments, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 75 pounds. This is described as an entry-level position with advancement opportunity.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cut beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
• Trim, portion, package, and label meat products accurately.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain product quality.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
• Keep the meat department stocked, organized, and visually consistent.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling procedures.
• Comply with company policies, dress standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development support.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on eligibility and applicable conditions, 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