Meat Cutter

Albertsons • Boise, ID

11d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, prepare fresh meat products, including beef, poultry, and other items, for display. Trim, portion, package, and label products accurately while maintaining quality and freshness. Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests. Keep the department organized and stocked, maintain clean work areas, and follow food safety and sanitation procedures. Use knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment in accordance with training and safety guidelines. The role requires 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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Comply with company policies, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.
• Comfort with standing for extended periods and lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Clear communication skills when assisting customers and fulfilling special cut requests.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and cleaning procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with meat preparation methods and cooking recommendations.
• Merchandising awareness for maintaining well-stocked, visually consistent displays.
• Organization and time-management skills for managing workflow and maintaining orderly work areas.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and prepare meat products for display using standard techniques.
• Package and label products accurately and maintain product quality and freshness.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Keep meat displays stocked and visually consistent, and maintain an organized department.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to safety guidelines.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow sanitation, food safety, company, and regulatory requirements.

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 / Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

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