Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Worcester, MA

7d

About The Position

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

You keep the meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly; maintain clean work areas that meet food safety standards; and use knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to safety procedures. The role requires attention to product quality, sanitation, merchandising, company policies, and regulatory guidelines. 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.
• 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.
• Customer communication, attention to detail, product knowledge, organization, time management, and merchandising awareness.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, portion, prepare, package, and label meat products for display.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Use knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment while following safety guidelines.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain product quality.
• Keep the meat department stocked, organized, and operating smoothly.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• Follow 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 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