Butcher, Retail

Work setting

• Butcher shop

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Cut carcasses, sides and quarters
• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
• Wrap and package prepared meats
• Remove bones from meat
• Weigh meats for sale
• Cut poultry into parts
• Grind meats
• Prepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish products

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Band saw
• Manual cutting utensil
• Power grinder
• Slicing machine

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Organized
• Reliability