Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • West Lake Hills, TX

12d

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 quality and freshness. You assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.

You keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly. The work involves using knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment; maintaining clean work areas that meet food safety standards; and following company policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements. The position requires standing for extended periods, working in refrigerated environments, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

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 in accordance with 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.
• Customer communication skills for assisting customers and fulfilling special cut requests.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality.
• Organization and time-management skills to manage workflow and maintain orderly work areas.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with meat preparation methods and cooking recommendations.
• Merchandising awareness to maintain well-stocked, visually consistent displays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, trim, cut, and portion beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
• Package and label products accurately and maintain product quality and freshness.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
• Keep meat displays stocked and visually consistent.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow sanitation and safe food-handling practices.
• Follow company policies, food safety requirements, dress standards, 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.
• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.

What This Job Offers

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