Butchers and Meat Cutters

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter to appear attractive and catch the shopper's eye.
2. 02Wrap, weigh, label, and price cuts of meat.
3. 03Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare in cooking form.
4. 04Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers.
5. 05Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery to ensure meat quality.
6. 06Estimate requirements and order or requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories.
7. 07Shape, lace, and tie roasts, using boning knife, skewer, and twine.
8. 08Record quantity of meat received and issued to cooks or keep records of meat sales.
9. 09Supervise other butchers or meat cutters.
10. 10Cure, smoke, tenderize, and preserve meat.
11. 11Negotiate with representatives from supply companies to determine order details.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading