Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Sugar Grove, 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 while maintaining product quality and freshness. You also assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.

The role includes keeping the meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly. You use knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment to prepare products, follow food-safety and sanitation procedures, and maintain clean work areas and attractive displays. The work may involve standing for extended periods, working in refrigerated environments, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Starting pay is at least the applicable local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Benefits may depend on eligibility and factors such as length of service, hours worked, and company policy.

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.
• Compliance with company policies, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Clear communication and customer-interaction skills.
• Familiarity with cooking recommendations and meat preparation methods.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality.
• Organization and time-management skills.
• Merchandising awareness and ability to maintain attractive displays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beef, poultry, and other meat products for display by trimming, cutting, and portioning them.
• Package and label products accurately and maintain product quality and freshness.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and accommodate special cut requests.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment in accordance with training and safety guidelines.
• Keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow food-safety, sanitation, company, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development opportunities.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k) benefits.
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on eligibility and applicable policies, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits, including pension and/or 401(k).

What This Job Offers

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