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Meat Cutter Apprentice

Shaw’s and Star Market
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026
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 precisely and maintain clean, organized workspaces.
  • Teamwork: Willingness to partner with fellow associates and contribute to a positive store culture.
  • 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 are one team.
  • We build belonging.
  • We are committed to a healthy future.

Salary : $16 - $26

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