Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Glenview, IL

6d • $17 - $27

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products, including beef, poultry, and other items, for display. You trim, portion, package, and label products accurately; monitor freshness; maintain displays and department stock; and assist customers by answering questions and fulfilling special cut requests. You also keep work areas clean and organized and follow food safety, sanitation, equipment safety, company, and regulatory requirements. The role involves using knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment. It is described as an entry-level position with advancement opportunity.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, portion, and prepare beef, poultry, and other meat products using standard techniques.
• Package and label products accurately and maintain product quality and freshness.
• Prepare and maintain well-stocked, visually consistent meat displays.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment in accordance with training and safety guidelines.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, organized work areas and follow food safety procedures.
• Follow company policies, dress standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development support.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on service, hours worked, applicable agreements, and company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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