Butcher**Responsibilities**:While a butcher's duties can depend on whether they work in a grocery store, butcher shop, or industrial warehouse, many of the core responsibilities of this role carry are the same:Process MeatButchers process and prepare a variety of meats for retail or restaurant sale. They have an extensive knowledge of meat cuts and standard weights; they prepare steaks, cutlets, and loins. Butchers also determine which portions to grind and decide how much meat to make into products such as sausages or cured meat. Butchers may work based on customer specifications or prepare larger quantities for large retail spaces.Weigh and Package MeatButchers also weigh, package, and label meat for retail sale. Depending on the work environment, butchers may process large quantities of meat (in a grocery store or processing plant) or prepare individual orders for customers (at a dedicated butcher shop). Butchers also determine how to store meat for sale or transport, ensure proper refrigeration of all meat products.Maintain EquipmentButchers utilize a variety of tools to process and prepare meat, including saws, knives, and grinders. Most are responsible for maintaining this equipment through regular cleaning and routine repairs, including sharpening knives and saws. Butchers who work in meat processing facilities regularly inspect their workstations to ensure that equipment is in good working order and to prevent delays or accidents.Sanitize Work AreasButchers maintain sanitized work areas throughout their shifts. They clean equipment after each use, following safety guidelines and regulations, in order to prevent cross-contamination or the spread of food-borne illnesses. Most butchers also conduct regular health and safety checks, ensuring their work area adheres to safety and sanitation guidelines determined by the Food and Drug Administration.Track Inventory and SuppliesMany butchers maintain records of meat inventories and on-hand supplies such as sausage casings and packaging materials. They also inspect meat prior to processing to ensure correct quantities and maintain a high level of product quality. For butchers who work in industrial settings, this can also involve maintaining detailed reports and records of processing activities throughout the shift.**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent**Benefits**:- Paid trainingSchedule:- 8 hour shiftSupplemental Pay:- 13th month salary- Performance bonus
