Meat Cutter Apprentice

Albertsons Companies; Kingston (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages (weekly pay)

Access to earned wages before payday (

Flexible work schedules

Associate discounts

Training and career development

Health and welfare benefits (Medical,

Vacation / Paid Time Off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. is seeking a Meat Cutter Apprentice to learn cutting, trimming, and preparing a variety of meat products. You'll work alongside experienced meat cutters in a fast-paced environment.

No prior experience required; you'll be trained on displays, sanitation, and safety standards, while delivering excellent customer service. This hands-on role offers growth, teamwork, and opportunities to develop a skilled craft in the meat department.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn through on-the-job training and mentorship.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Basic food safety awareness and safe handling of raw meat.
• Customer service mindset with friendly, helpful attitude.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and work in refrigerated environments.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform meat cutting, trimming, and product preparation.
• Assist with setting up displays and maintaining clean, safe work areas.
• Uphold food safety standards and sanitation practices.
• Provide friendly, helpful customer service.

Skills

Willingness to Learn

Work Ethic

Food Safety Awareness

Customer Service Skills

Physical Capability

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Basic Technical Skills

Job description

A Day In The Life

As a Meat Cutter Apprentice, you'll work side-by-side with experienced meat cutters to learn the craft of cutting, trimming, and preparing a variety of meat products. You'll assist with setting up displays, maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, perfect for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys helping others, and is eager to grow their skills. No prior cutting experience is required - just a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a belief that food brings people together.

What You Bring To The Table

• Willingness to Learn: Eagerness to develop meat cutting skills through on-the-job training and mentorship.
• Work Ethic: Reliable, hardworking, and committed to learning and contributing to the team.
• Food Safety Awareness: Basic knowledge of sanitation and safe handling practices for raw meat.
• Customer Service Skills: Friendly and helpful attitude with the ability to assist customers and answer product-related questions.
• Physical Capability: Comfortable lifting up to 40 lbs., standing for extended periods, and working in refrigerated environments.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow instructions precisely and maintain clean, organized workspaces.
• Teamwork: Willingness to partner with fellow associates and contribute to a positive store culture.
• Basic Technical Skills: Familiarity with or willingness to learn how to use meat department tools and equipment.

Why You Will Choose Us

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company's philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.