Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Elburn, IL

18d • $17 - $27 • Onsite

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, trimming, packaging, and labeling products correctly. You assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests. You keep the department organized and stocked, monitor product freshness, and maintain clean work areas that meet food safety standards. You use knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment while following safety procedures. The role requires standing for extended periods, working in cold or refrigerated environments, and lifting up to 75 pounds. This is described as an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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.
• 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.
• Comfort standing for extended periods and lifting 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 keep work areas orderly.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with meat preparation methods and cooking recommendations.
• Merchandising awareness to maintain attractive, well-stocked displays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cut beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
• Trim, portion, 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 product quality.
• Use knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment in accordance with training and safety guidelines.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain well-stocked, visually consistent meat displays.
• Follow company policies, safety requirements, regulatory guidelines, and dress standards.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development opportunities.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Inclusive work culture focused on belonging.

What This Job Offers

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