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Butcher
( Meat Retailer, Meat Trades Worker )

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	Selecting products to fill a customer's order

Butchers select, cut, trim and prepare meat for sale or supply.

Duties and Tasks

Butchers may perform the following tasks:

cut, trim and shape standard cuts of meat to size
process carcasses into primary and secondary cuts
pack and store products for display and sale
order supplies from wholesalers using AUS-MEAT Language, as well as weigh and check stock on receipt
assemble and operate mincers, grinders, mixers, patty-forming or sausage-forming machines, and bandsaws
use correct detergents and sanitisers to prevent food poisoning and contamination of premises and equipment
assist clients (including hotels and restaurants) in menu planning, estimating food portions and production costs
collect payment for sales
prepare marinated meats, value-added and ready-to-cook dishes
advise customers about alternative cuts, cooking methods, storage requirements and nutritional aspects of meat.

Quick Facts

Learning Area	Home Economics Rural Studies
Work Demand	Including full use of hands/fingers Including hot, cold or humid environment Including mainly indoor work Including physical effort Including reading or writing Including standing for long periods
Work Field	Business, Administration and Sales Food Processing
Work Interest	Practical or Mechanical Persuading or Service
Skill Level	Skilled Trade Jobs

Work Conditions

Butchers work with a variety of knives, hand tools, power equipment (including mincers, mixers and bandsaws) and computer-operated machinery.

Butchers work in shops and boning/slicing rooms. They usually have early morning starts and their work involves a lot of contact with people such as customers and workmates. Butchers are exposed to animal blood.