Meat Cutter

Albertsons • Meridian, ID

7d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products and maintain high quality standards. You prepare beef, poultry, and other items for display, trimming, packaging, and labeling products accurately. 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. The role uses knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment, with safe operating practices and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

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 is required.
• 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.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Customer communication skills, including assisting customers and fulfilling special cut requests.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality.
• Ability to manage workflow while maintaining clean and orderly work areas.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cooking recommendations for different meat cuts.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and prepare beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
• Package and label products accurately and maintain product quality.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain well-stocked, visually consistent displays.
• Clean work areas and follow food safety, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Operate power equipment and other meat-preparation equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
• Follow company policies, 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.

What This Job Offers

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