Meat Cutter Apprentice

Albertsons Companies; North Bend (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Weekly wages

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Cutter Apprentice in North Bend, WA. You will work alongside experienced meat cutters to learn cutting, trimming, and preparation of a variety of meat products, while maintaining displays, cleanliness, and food safety standards.

No prior experience required; strong work ethic and eagerness to learn are essential. You will contribute to a friendly customer service experience, with the opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn via on-the-job training and mentorship.
• Reliable, hardworking, and committed to learning and contributing to the team.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation and safe handling practices for raw meat.
• Friendly and helpful attitude with customers and product questions.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs, stand long hours, and work in refrigerated environments.
• Follow instructions precisely and keep workspaces clean and organized.
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to collaborate.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn meat department tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced meat cutters and learn cutting, trimming, and prep of meat products.
• Help set up displays and maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Provide excellent customer service and product knowledge.

Skills

Willingness to Learn

Work Ethic

Food Safety Awareness

Customer Service Skills

Physical Capability

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Basic Technical Skills

Tools

Meat dept tools

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 precise and maintain clean, organized workspaces.
• Teamwork :
• 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 build belonging.
• We are one team.
• We are committed to a healthy future.