Retail Meat Cutter

Work setting

• Supermarket and meat department

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting
• 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
• Price meat products
• Sell meats to customers

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods