Retail meat cutter

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

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

Team player, Reliability, Organized

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, Train meat cutters

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Slicing machine, Sausage machine, Manual cutting utensil, Power grinder

Specific Skills

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

Supermarket and meat department, Supermarket/grocery store