Careers in Agricultural Business and Management

Butcher

Job Description

Butchers may cut, trim, bone, tie, slice or grind meat for consumption. This includes beef, chicken, lamb, turkey or pork. Butchers often make customer-ordered cuts.

Skills

• Generally, butchers learn the skills and tools necessary to succeed in the occupation while on the job
• Some roles may require computer knowledge due to plants adding automated processes

Preparation

Butchers generally only need a high school diploma to obtain work. Frequently, cutters work under an experienced meat-cutter and learn the trade. As apprentice butchers learn and experience more, they eventually take on more responsibilities and may gain promotions. Some experienced butchers may even start a privately owned business.

Source: Education Portal