What Does a Butcher do?

A butcher:

• Helps customers to choose meat products in butcher shops, delicatessens, and supermarkets, and gives advice on its uses and cooking methods
• Breaks down and bones animal carcasses to saleable cuts of meat for customers
• Cuts and trays different styles and types of meat for display and sale
• Cures and smokes meat, makes sausages and smallgoods for sale
• Forecasts customer needs and plans future production for a butchery or supermarket meat unit
• Maintains a hygienic working environment
• Sharpens and maintains knives and butchery equipment

Butchers are knowledgeable in the safe handling of knives and equipment for the preparation of high quality, nutritious meat cuts for their customers.