Head Butcher - Retail Or Wholesale

Work setting

• Butcher shop

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting
• Cut carcasses, sides and quarters
• Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers
• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
• Wrap and package prepared meats
• Remove bones from meat
• Price meat products
• Clean and prepare fish and shellfish
• Cut fish into steaks and fillets
• Supervise other butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers
• Train meat cutters
• Prepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish products
• Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood

Experience and specialization

Food specialties

• Meat, poultry and game
• Fish and seafood

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits