Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Meat Cutter to prepare fresh meat products, trim, package, label, and display them to high quality standards. You will interact with customers, fulfill special cut requests, and help shoppers find exactly what they need.

You'll operate knives, grinders, and saws, maintain clean work areas, follow food safety procedures, and keep the department organized and well stocked.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Prior meat cutting or food preparation experience required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh meat products and maintain display quality.
• Trim, package, label meat and handle customer special cut requests.
• Operate knives, grinders, and saws and wrapping equipment safely.
• Maintain sanitation and compliance with safety standards.
• Keep department organized, stocked and visually consistent.

Skills

Customer Interaction Skills

Meat Cutting Skills

Equipment Use

Attention to Detail

Product Knowledge

Sanitation Awareness

Organization & Time Management

Merchandising Awareness

Operational Awareness

Physical Capability

Job description

A Day in The Life:

As a Meat Cutter, your day is centered around preparing fresh meat products and maintaining a high standard of quality. You work with a variety of cuts, preparing beef, poultry, and other items for display while ensuring products are trimmed, packaged, and labeled correctly. Along the way, you interact with customers, answer questions, and accommodate special cut requests to help them find exactly what they need.

Another part of the role is keeping the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly. You’ll use equipment such as knives, grinders, and saws to prepare products, monitor freshness, and maintain clean work areas that meet food safety standards. Between preparing products, maintaining displays, and following safety procedures, the work stays steady making it a good fit for someone who values precision, consistency, and hands‑on food preparation.

What you bring to the table:

• - Customer Interaction Skills: Clear communication when assisting customers and fulfilling special cut requests
• - Meat Cutting Skills: Experience trimming, cutting, and preparing meat products using standard techniques
• - Equipment Use: Handling knives, grinders, saws, and wrapping equipment following safety guidelines
• - Attention to Detail: Accuracy in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality
• - Product Knowledge: Familiarity with meat cuts, preparation methods, and cooking recommendations
• - Sanitation Awareness: Knowledge of cleaning procedures and safe food handling practices
• - Organization & Time Management: Managing workflow while maintaining clean and orderly work areas
• - Merchandising Awareness: Maintaining well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays
• - Operational Awareness: Following company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines
• - Physical Capability: Comfort with standing for extended periods, working in cold environments, and lifting up to 75 lbs.

Requirements :

• - Must be 18 years of age or older
• - Prior meat cutting or food preparation experience required