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Meat Cutter

Albertsons•Glendale Heights, IL

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 while maintaining quality and freshness. You also assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests. The role involves keeping the department organized and stocked, maintaining displays, and following food-safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures. You use knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment to prepare products and maintain clean work areas.

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.
  • 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.
  • Clear communication skills for assisting customers and fulfilling special cut requests.
  • Ability to use knives, grinders, saws, and wrapping equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
  • Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality.
  • Familiarity with meat cuts, preparation methods, and cooking recommendations.
  • Knowledge of cleaning procedures and safe food-handling practices.
  • Organization and time-management skills to manage workflow and maintain orderly work areas.
  • Compliance with company policies, food-safety requirements, sanitation requirements, and dress standards.

Responsibilities

  • Trim, cut, portion, and prepare meat products for display.
  • Package and label products accurately and maintain product quality and freshness.
  • Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
  • Keep the meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
  • Maintain clean work areas and follow food-safety, sanitation, and safety procedures.
  • Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
  • Follow company policies, 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.

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