Butcher, Retail

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Cut carcasses, sides and quarters
• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
• Wrap and package prepared meats
• Remove bones from meat
• Cut poultry into parts
• Clean and prepare fish and shellfish
• Slice cooked meats
• Prepare special orders
• 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

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Team player