Occupation
Butcher
Butchers break carcasses and primal cuts down into the joints, steaks, and mince a shop sells. They work to food-safety rules, keep tools and surfaces sanitised, and in most retail settings serve customers directly across a counter.
Also known as: Meat cutter · Retail butcher · Meat department clerk
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Part of Retail, sales and customer experience
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What the work involves
Break carcasses and primals into retail cuts using knives and saws
Trim, bone, tie, and portion meat to order
Prepare value-added items such as sausages and marinated cuts
Weigh, price, wrap, and label products for the display case
Clean and sanitise blocks, tools, and cutting equipment
Advise customers on cuts, quantities, and cooking methods
Entry-route stepper
How people commonly enter
Apprenticeship or structured on-the-job training with an experienced butcher
Certificate or college program in meat cutting or food processing
Food-safety certification where an employer or local rule requires it
Direct entry as a trainee in a supermarket meat department
Typical training: Varies by employer or jurisdiction
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
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Typical work context
- Physically active
- Public facing
- Team based
- Shift work
- Predictable routine
Physically active · Public facing · Team based · Shift work · Predictable routine
Related interests
- Realistic (hands-on)
- Conventional (organizing)
Realistic (hands-on) · Conventional (organizing)
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