Butcher

Job Title: Butcher

Job Overview: As a butcher, you will be responsible for cutting, trimming, boning, and grinding meat products for retail sale or further processing. You will work with various types of meat, ensuring quality standards are met and maintaining cleanliness and safety in the workspace. Additionally, you will interact with customers, providing them with information about different cuts of meat and fulfilling their specific requests

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cutting and Preparing Meat:
   • Use knives, saws, cleavers, and other tools to cut and trim meat according to specifications.
   • Prepare meat into retail cuts, such as steaks, chops, roasts, and ground meat.
   • Bone and grind meat as needed for different recipes or customer preferences.
2. Maintaining Quality:
   • Inspect meat products for freshness, quality, and proper packaging.
   • Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations in handling and storing meat.
   • Monitor inventory levels and rotate stock to ensure freshness.
3. Customer Service:
   • Assist customers with their meat selections, providing information on different cuts, cooking methods, and pricing.
   • Fulfill custom orders by preparing meat cuts according to customer specifications.
   • Address customer inquiries and concerns in a professional and courteous manner.
4. Cleaning and Sanitizing:
   • Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and tools regularly to maintain hygiene standards.
   • Dispose of waste and unusable parts of meat properly and in accordance with regulations.
5. Skills and Qualifications:
   • Proven experience as a butcher or in a similar role, preferably in a retail meat environment.
   • Knowledge of different cuts of meat and meat preparation techniques.
   • Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
   • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
   • Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy cuts of meat and stand for long periods.
   • Knowledge of health and safety regulations regarding food handling and sanitation.

Working Conditions:

• Butchers typically work in meat markets, grocery stores, or specialized butcher shops.
• The work environment may be cold and wet due to refrigeration units.
• They often work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet customer demand.