Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Newton, MA

10d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products and maintain quality standards. You prepare beef, poultry, and other products for display, trimming, packaging, and labeling them correctly. You assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.

You keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly. You use knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment to prepare products, monitor freshness, maintain displays, and keep work areas clean and compliant with food safety standards. The role involves following company policies, safety procedures, sanitation practices, and applicable regulatory guidelines. It is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity.

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 follow company policies, food safety requirements, sanitation standards, and dress standards.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and prepare beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
• Package and label products accurately.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain well-stocked, visually consistent displays.
• Keep the department organized and work areas clean and sanitary.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, dress, 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 and paid time off.
• Depending on eligibility, benefits may also 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