Description
Cut, trim, and prepare retail-ready portions of meat in a store setting, ensuring quality, accuracy, and attractive presentation.
- • Cut, trim, bone, and grind meats (beef, pork, poultry, and fish) into cooking-ready portions.
- • Prepare special cuts and custom orders to customer specifications.
- • Wrap, weigh, label, and price meat cuts accurately.
- • Arrange and replenish meat displays to maximize appeal and freshness.
- • Receive, inspect, and properly store meat to maintain quality and rotation.
- • Shape, lace, and tie roasts using knives, skewers, and twine.
- • Clean and sanitize tools, equipment, and work areas; follow food safety standards.
- • Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering or requisitioning supplies.
- • Record quantities received, processed, and sold as required.
- • Operate and maintain slicers, grinders, and saws safely.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
