Meatcutter is a person who breaks down carcasses, cuts meat to industry specification using hand and power tools in a safe and sanitary manner, and/or has a basic understanding of handling meat carcasses. Also orders, handles and prepares for sale a variety of seafood products, manufacturers prepared meat products, and handles cured meat products for sale. Also has a knowledge of ordering and inventory control and of human and customer relations.

What do these workers do?

Cut, trim and otherwise prepare standard cuts of meat, poultry, fish and shellfish for sale at self-serve counters.

Work according to customers' orders.

Shape, lace and tie roasts and other meats, poultry or fish and wrap prepared meats, poultry, fish and shellfish.

Grind meats and slice cooked meats using powered grinders and slicing machines. In retail, prepare special displays of meat, poultry, fish and shellfish.

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