Butchers & Meat Cutters

What They Do

Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.

Typical Tasks

• Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter to appear attractive and catch the shopper's eye.
• Wrap, weigh, label, and price cuts of meat.
• Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare in cooking form.
• Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers.
• Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery to ensure meat quality.

Key Skills

Work Activities

• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
• Getting Information
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Selling or Influencing Others