ANZSCO ID 3512
Butchers and Smallgoods Makers select, cut, trim, prepare and arrange meat for sale and supply, operate meat and smallgoods processing machines, and manage the processes in the production of smallgoods.
Job Titles
- Butcher, or Smallgoods Maker
Tasks
- Preparing meat for sale by removing bones, trimming fat and cutting, mincing and grinding meat to shape and size for display or as ordered
- Preparing crumbed cuts of meat, and marinating, seasoning and curing special cuts
- Selecting and preparing meat to produce smallgoods
- Operating machines to grind, mix, mince and tenderise meat
- Making seasonings and pickles by mixing spices, salt and other ingredients
- Operating sausage filling machines, smoking chambers, and cooking kettles and vats
- Advising customers on the suitability and uses of cuts of meat
- May assist in menu planning and scheduling, and in estimating food production costs
Study Pathway
A Certificate III/IV is usually needed to work in this job and the majority of workers have this qualification. Training is most commonly through an apprenticeship which combines on-the-job training with the qualification. (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
- Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)
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Soft Skills
- Self-motivated
- Excellent people skills
- Teamwork
- Time management
Career Pathways
- Butchery Manager
- Meat supplier
- Meat inspector
