Meat Cutter: Precision Cuts, Fresh Displays, Flexible Hours

Jewel-Osco; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

Training opportunities

Health benefits for eligible employees

Job summary

Jewel-Osco in Illinois is seeking a Meat Cutter to prepare fresh meat products, trim and label cuts, and assist customers with special requests in a fast-paced department. You will use knives, grinders, and saws, maintain cold-chain safety, and keep displays neat while following sanitation guidelines.

Join a team focused on precision, consistency, and hands-on food preparation in a retail environment, with opportunities for training and growth within the Meat Department.

Qualifications

• Customer interaction when assisting customers and fulfilling special cut requests.
• Experience trimming, cutting, and preparing meat products using standard techniques.
• Handling knives, grinders, saws, and wrapping equipment following safety guidelines.
• Accuracy 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.
• Managing workflow while maintaining clean and orderly work areas.
• Maintaining well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• Following company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Comfort with standing for extended periods, working in cold environments, and lifting up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beef, poultry, and other meat products for display and sale.
• Trim, package, label, and ensure freshness of products.
• Assist customers with questions and special cut requests.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas and displays.

Skills

Customer interaction

Meat cutting

Equipment use

Attention to detail

Product knowledge

Sanitation awareness

Organization & time management

Merchandising awareness

Operational awareness

Physical capability

Job description

Jewel-Osco in Illinois is seeking a Meat Cutter to prepare fresh meat products, trim and label cuts, and assist customers with special requests in a fast-paced department. You will use knives, grinders, and saws, maintain cold-chain safety, and keep displays neat while following sanitation guidelines.

Join a team focused on precision, consistency, and hands-on food preparation in a retail environment, with opportunities for training and growth within the Meat Department.