Butchers and Meat Cutters

Cut or prepare portions of meat to sell in stores.

Butchers and Meat Cutters prepare cuts of meat for sale in grocery stores.

Wages	$19.27 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter
On the Job	Work Activities Inspect food products. Load items into ovens or furnaces. Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information. Confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications. Estimate material requirements for production. Cut meat products. Prepare meat products for sale or consumption. Weigh finished products. Record operational or production data. Direct operational or production activities.
Career Pathways	Food Products and Processing Systems
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