U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-3021.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Butchers and Meat Cutters

Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.

What this job is about

Ensure high-quality meat preparation and presentation for customers.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Inspect and receive meat deliveries
Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery to ensure meat quality.
2
Prepare meat cuts for display
Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter to appear attractive and catch the shopper's eye.
3
Wrap and label meat products
Wrap, weigh, label, and price cuts of meat.
4
Cut and prepare special orders
Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers.
5
Maintain inventory and order supplies
Estimate requirements and order or requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories.

Tools used in this work

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.