head butcher

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

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Odours

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Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

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Butcher shop

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Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment

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Wholesalers

Responsibilities

Tasks

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Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting

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Cut carcasses, sides and quarters

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Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers

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Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat

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Wrap and package prepared meats

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Remove bones from meat

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Weigh meats for sale

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Cut poultry into parts

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Price meat products

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Sell meats to customers

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Supervise other butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers

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Grind meats

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Train meat cutters

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Make special sausages

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Slice cooked meats

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Prepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish products

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Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

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Band saw

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Manual cutting utensil

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Power grinder

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Slicing machine

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Tight deadlines

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Fast-paced environment

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Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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Standing for extended periods

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Attention to detail

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Physically demanding

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Handling heavy loads

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Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

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Accurate

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Client focus

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Dependability

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Efficient interpersonal skills

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Initiative

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Judgement

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Organized

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Reliability

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Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

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Other benefits