Jobs · Management · Washington

Meat Cutter

Safeway · Sunnyside, WA · 3 wk ago
ManagementPart-time

About the role

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. You interact with customers, answer questions, and accommodate special cut requests. The role also involves keeping the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly, using equipment such as knives, grinders, and saws, monitoring freshness, and maintaining clean work areas that meet food safety standards. The work is steady and suited to 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 lb

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Prior meat cutting or food preparation experience required
  • Ability to operate power equipment such as saws, grinders, and slicers following training and safety guidelines
  • Knowledge of meat cuts and preparation techniques required
  • Ability 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

Benefits

  • 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 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

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