Butchers and Smallgoods Makers

What the job involves

• 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