Meat Cutter

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tom thumb supermarketMillbrae (CA)

Butchers and Meat Cutters Meat Processed from Carcasses

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About the role

Meat CutterAs 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 requiredAbility to operate power equipment such as saws, grinders, and slicers following training and safety guidelines
Knowledge of meat cuts and preparation techniques requiredAbility to work in refrigerated environments and maintain sanitation standards
Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Compliance with company policies including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards
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 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 OffOur 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. Note from Recruiter: Please let us know during the interview if you have interest in Local 5's Meat Apprentice Program!

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