Meat Cutter

Safeway is seeking a Meat Cutter for Elk Grove, CA who thrives in a fast-paced grocery environment and takes pride in delivering high quality cuts with precision and care. In this role you will contribute to a positive customer experience by providing expert butchery, accurate portion control, and clean, safe working practices that uphold our reputation for value and quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and trim beef, pork, and poultry to customer specifications while maximizing yield and minimizing waste.
• Maintain accurate weight, price, and labeling for all products to ensure proper sale and compliance with policy.
• Operate and sharpen a variety of cutting tools and equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in daily tasks.
• Process case handling, product rotation, and stocking to maintain an organized and inviting meat department.
• Assist customers with product selection, cooking guidance, and portion recommendations to enhance satisfaction and repeat visits.
• Adhere to food safety, sanitation, and HACCP practices to protect customers and team members.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and appearance, removing any items that do not meet standards.
• Support inventory management by receiving, tagging, and rotating stock to prevent spoilage and shortages.
• Collaborate with teammates to complete daily prep lists, specials, and promotions in a timely manner.
• Record and report shrink, waste, and equipment maintenance needs to preserve department efficiency.
• Provide training and guidance to new staff on cutting techniques, safety, and customer service expectations.
• Handle knife safety, PPE usage, and spill control to create a safe working environment.
• Contribute to merchandising and signage efforts to showcase cuts and pre-packaged products attractively.
• Assist with department scheduling, pricing updates, and special order requests to support store goals.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Meat Cutter in Elk Grove, CA is $16 to $30 per hour. This can vary depending on experience, specific skills such as specialty cuts or sausage making, and whether the position is at an independent butcher, supermarket chain, or meat-processing plant.

Safeway is an American supermarket chain founded by Marion Barton Skaggs in April 1915 in American Falls, Idaho. The chain provides grocery items, food and general merchandise and feature a variety of specialty departments, such as bakery, delicatessen, floral and pharmacy, as well as Starbucks coffee shops and fuel centers. It is a subsidiary of Albertsons after being acquired by private equity investors led by Cerberus Capital Management in January 2015. Safeway's primary base of operations is in the west with some stores located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the Eastern Seaboard. The subsidiary is headquartered in Pleasanton, California, with its parent company headquartered in Boise, Idaho.