51-3021.00Apprenticeship

Butchers & Meat Cutters

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

Career Cluster:Agriculture
Job Family:Production
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Industry:Retail Trade
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Key Tasks

  • Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter to appear attractive and catch the shopper's eye.
  • Wrap, weigh, label, and price cuts of meat.
  • Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare in cooking form.
  • Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers.
  • Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery to ensure meat quality.
  • Estimate requirements and order or requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories.
  • Record quantity of meat received and issued to cooks or keep records of meat sales.
  • Supervise other butchers or meat cutters.
  • Cure, smoke, tenderize, and preserve meat.
  • Negotiate with representatives from supply companies to determine order details.
  • Shape, lace, and tie roasts, using boning knife, skewer, and twine.
  • Clean and sanitize meat cases and cutting equipment.

Skills

Active Listening
53%
Time Management
50%
Reading Comprehension
50%
Speaking
50%
Social Perceptiveness
50%
Service Orientation
50%
Monitoring
50%
Critical Thinking
50%
Coordination
47%
Complex Problem Solving
47%
Judgment and Decision Making
47%
Persuasion
44%
Negotiation
44%
Instructing
41%
Management of Personnel Resources
41%
Quality Control Analysis
41%
Active Learning
38%
Operations Monitoring
38%
Mathematics
35%
Operation and Control
35%
Systems Analysis
35%
Systems Evaluation
35%
Management of Material Resources
31%
Writing
31%
Learning Strategies
31%
Management of Financial Resources
28%
Troubleshooting
25%
Operations Analysis
19%
Repairing
16%
Equipment Maintenance
16%
Equipment Selection
13%
Technology Design
10%
Science
6%
Programming
3%
Installation
0%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
78%
Food Production
72%
Production and Processing
59%
Sales and Marketing
53%
English Language
44%
Mathematics
37%
Administration and Management
37%
Education and Training
32%
Mechanical
31%
Administrative
24%
Personnel and Human Resources
23%
Psychology
22%
Computers and Electronics
22%
Public Safety and Security
21%
Economics and Accounting
19%
Law and Government
16%
Communications and Media
14%
Engineering and Technology
14%
Design
14%
Biology
13%
Transportation
12%
Chemistry
10%
Foreign Language
9%
Telecommunications
8%
Therapy and Counseling
7%
Building and Construction
6%
Philosophy and Theology
6%
Geography
6%
Physics
6%
Sociology and Anthropology
5%
Medicine and Dentistry
5%
History and Archeology
3%
Fine Arts
1%

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Abilities

Near Vision
63%
Manual Dexterity
63%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
56%
Problem Sensitivity
53%
Category Flexibility
53%
Oral Expression
53%
Oral Comprehension
53%
Control Precision
53%
Information Ordering
53%
Speech Clarity
50%
Speech Recognition
50%
Finger Dexterity
50%
Trunk Strength
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Visual Color Discrimination
50%
Auditory Attention
47%
Far Vision
47%
Reaction Time
47%
Visualization
47%
Static Strength
47%
Multilimb Coordination
47%
Time Sharing
47%
Written Comprehension
47%
Deductive Reasoning
44%
Extent Flexibility
44%
Flexibility of Closure
44%
Inductive Reasoning
44%
Wrist-Finger Speed
44%
Perceptual Speed
44%
Hearing Sensitivity
41%
Stamina
41%
Depth Perception
41%
Rate Control
41%
Number Facility
41%
Mathematical Reasoning
38%
Dynamic Strength
38%
Response Orientation
38%
Speed of Limb Movement
35%
Fluency of Ideas
31%
Speed of Closure
31%
Written Expression
28%
Originality
28%
Gross Body Equilibrium
25%
Memorization
25%
Gross Body Coordination
25%
Spatial Orientation
13%
Explosive Strength
13%
Peripheral Vision
13%
Glare Sensitivity
13%
Sound Localization
10%
Night Vision
10%
Dynamic Flexibility
10%

Work Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
74%
Getting Information
70%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
69%
Selling or Influencing Others
67%
Performing General Physical Activities
67%
Controlling Machines and Processes
64%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
64%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
64%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
64%
Handling and Moving Objects
63%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
63%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
63%
Training and Teaching Others
61%
Coaching and Developing Others
60%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
59%
Developing and Building Teams
59%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
59%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
58%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
57%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
57%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
56%
Processing Information
55%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
55%
Scheduling Work and Activities
53%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
52%
Documenting/Recording Information
52%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
51%
Assisting and Caring for Others
49%
Thinking Creatively
47%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
46%
Analyzing Data or Information
46%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
44%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
43%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
42%
Staffing Organizational Units
41%
Performing Administrative Activities
38%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
38%
Working with Computers
38%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
36%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
35%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
29%

Work Context

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

100%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

97%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

95%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

89%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

88%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

87%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

85%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

83%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

83%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

83%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

82%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

78%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

78%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

77%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

74%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

73%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

73%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

73%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

71%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

70%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

70%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

66%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

66%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

65%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

65%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

63%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

63%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

50%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

47%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

47%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

47%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

46%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

41%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

39%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

38%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

36%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

32%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

23%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

23%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

17%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

15%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

15%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

15%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

12%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

9%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

8%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

7%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

6%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

4%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

3%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

2%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

1%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

1%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

0%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

0%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

70%

Less than high school diploma

20%

Some college, no degree

7%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

88

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

47

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

29

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

14

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

13

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

7

Work Styles

Dependability
71%
Attention to Detail
70%
Integrity
50%
Stress Tolerance
38%
Cautiousness
37%
Self-Control
35%
Perseverance
29%
Social Orientation
29%
Achievement Orientation
27%
Cooperation
24%
Initiative
22%
Self-Confidence
21%
Sincerity
21%
Adaptability
12%
Intellectual Curiosity
10%
Optimism
9%
Innovation
6%
Empathy
3%
Humility
3%

Work Values

Relationships
39%
Independence
33%
Achievement
28%
Support
28%
Working Conditions
25%
Recognition
22%

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