Meat Cutter

Albertsons • Glenview, IL

5d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products and maintain high quality standards. You prepare beef, poultry, and other products for display, trimming, packaging, and labeling them correctly. You also 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, and wrapping equipment, with safety procedures followed throughout product preparation and department operations.

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 after training and in accordance with 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.

Nice To Haves

• Clear communication and customer assistance skills.
• Familiarity with meat cuts, preparation methods, and cooking recommendations.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality.
• Organization and time-management skills for maintaining workflow and orderly work areas.
• Merchandising awareness for maintaining meat displays.

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.
• Keep the meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain product quality.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow sanitation and food safety procedures.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• 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).
• Vacation and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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