Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Security and Safety

Basic security clearance, Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Fast-paced environment, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Attention to detail, Physically demanding, Handling heavy loads, Hand-eye co-ordination

Work Site Environment

Odours, Cold/refrigerated

Personal Suitability

Accurate, Client focus, Team player, Reliability, Organized, Flexibility, Excellent oral communication, Initiative, Dependability

Additional Skills

Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting, Wrap and package prepared meats, Weigh meats for sale, Price meat products, Sell meats to customers, Supervise other butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers, Train meat cutters

Equipment and Machinery Experience

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

Specific Skills

Cut carcasses, sides and quarters, Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat, Remove bones from meat, Cut poultry into parts, Clean and prepare fish and shellfish, Cut fish into steaks and fillets, Grind meats, Make special sausages, 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

Work Setting

Butcher shop, Supermarket/grocery store