Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Auburn, ME

7d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products and maintain quality standards. You prepare beef, poultry, and other items for display; trim, package, and label products; assist customers; answer questions; and fulfill special cut requests. You also keep the department organized and stocked, monitor product freshness, and maintain clean work areas that meet food safety standards. The role uses knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment while following safety procedures and company policies.

The work requires standing for extended periods, working in refrigerated environments, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Availability is needed for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is described as an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Starting pay is no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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.
• 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.
• Compliance with company policies, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.

Responsibilities

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

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 and paid time off.
• Depending on eligibility, length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and company policy, 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