Languages

English

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate
or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)Meat Cutter Trade Certification

Specific SkillsSlice cooked meatsShape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafoodRemove bones from meatPrepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish productsPrepare special ordersMake special sausagesGrind meatsCut fish into steaks and filletsCut poultry into partsCut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meatCut carcasses, sides and quartersClean and prepare fish and shellfish

Equipment and Machinery ExperienceSlicing machineSausage machineSalami mixer and cookerPower grinderManual cutting utensilBand sawAdditional SkillsWrap and package prepared meatsWeigh meats for saleTrain meat cuttersSell meats to customersPrice meat productsClean meats to prepare for processing or cuttingSupervise other butchers, meat cutters and fishmongersWork SettingSupermarket and meat departmentSupermarket/grocery storeSecurity and SafetyCriminal record check;Work Site EnvironmentOdours; Cold/refrigerated;Work Conditions and Physical CapabilitiesFast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Standing for extended periods; Tight deadlines;Work Location InformationWilling to relocate;Personal SuitabilityInitiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Reliability; Organized;