Butcher

Responsibilities

• Arrange cuts of meat and place them in an enticing manner in the display case so that customers will wish to purchase them.
• Weigh, label and price a variety of cuts of meat for on-demand selections by customers in an efficient manner that keeps customers satisfied.
• Receive deliveries of meat and inspect them to ensure that they adhere to the highest quality standards and are not expired.
• Use skewers, bone knives, twine and other tools to lace, tie and shape roasts so that they are ready for customers to buy and cook.
• Prepare meat into forms ready for cooking using a variety of actions, including boning, tying, grinding, cutting and trimming to make it easier for customers.
• Educate customers on different selections and types of poultry, pork, beef and fish to help them decide what to purchase.
• Rotate products to reduce the chance of any meat spoiling to reduce waste and loss of profits.