Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Addison, IL

5d • $17 - $27

About The Position

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

The role includes keeping the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly. You use knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment to prepare products, maintain displays, and follow food safety and sanitation procedures. The work may involve standing for extended periods, working in refrigerated environments, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

This is described as an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Starting pay will be 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.
• Ability to comply with company policies, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.
• Customer communication skills for assisting customers and fulfilling special cut requests.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality.
• Ability to manage workflow and keep work areas clean and orderly.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cooking recommendations and merchandising meat displays.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and prepare beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
• Package and label products accurately and maintain product quality and freshness.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and accommodate special cut requests.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
• Keep the meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Maintain clean work areas and displays in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• 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) benefits.
• Vacation and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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