butcher assistant - retail or wholesale

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Wholesalers

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting
• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
• Wrap and package prepared meats
• Weigh meats for sale
• Clean and prepare fish and shellfish
• Cut fish into steaks and fillets
• Prepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish products
• Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player