Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Catonsville, MD

1h • $15 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, your day is centered around preparing fresh meat products and maintaining a high standard of quality. You work with a variety of cuts, preparing beef, poultry, and other items for display while ensuring products are trimmed, packaged, and labeled correctly. Along the way, you interact with customers, answer questions, and accommodate special cut requests to help them find exactly what they need. Another part of the role is keeping the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly. You’ll use equipment such as knives, grinders, and saws to prepare products, monitor freshness, and maintain clean work areas that meet food safety standards. Between preparing products, maintaining displays, and following safety procedures, the work stays steady making it a good fit for someone who values precision, consistency, and hands‑on food preparation.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Prior meat cutting or food preparation experience required
• Ability to operate power equipment such as saws, grinders, and slicers following training and safety guidelines
• Knowledge of meat cuts and preparation techniques required
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and maintain sanitation standards
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Compliance with company policies including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards
• Clear communication when assisting customers and fulfilling special cut requests
• Experience trimming, cutting, and preparing meat products using standard techniques
• Handling knives, grinders, saws, and wrapping equipment following safety guidelines
• Accuracy in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality
• Familiarity with meat cuts, preparation methods, and cooking recommendations
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and safe food handling practices
• Managing workflow while maintaining clean and orderly work areas
• Comfort with standing for extended periods, working in cold environments, and lifting up to 75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Merchandising Awareness

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh meat products
• Trimming, cutting, and preparing beef, poultry, and other items
• Packaging and labeling products correctly
• Interacting with customers, answering questions, and accommodating special cut requests
• Keeping the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly
• Using equipment such as knives, grinders, and saws to prepare products
• Monitoring freshness of products
• Maintaining clean work areas that meet food safety standards
• Maintaining well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays
• Following company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

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