Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Salt Lake City is seeking a Meat Cutter to prepare beef, poultry, and other cuts for display, trimming, labeling, and packaging to meet quality standards. You’ll work hands‑on with knives, grinders, and saws in a fast‑paced but safety‑driven deli/meat department.

You’ll interact with customers, fulfill special cut requests, maintain clean work areas, stock displays, and follow all sanitation guidelines to ensure product freshness and safety throughout shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare beef, poultry, and other meat cuts for display and packaging.
• Trim, label, portion, and wrap products to meet quality standards.
• Interact with customers, answer questions, and accommodate special cut requests.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow food safety procedures.
• Stock displays and ensure accurate labeling and freshness.

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

Tools

Knives

Grinders

Saws

Wrapping Equipment

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