Meat Cutter Job Description
Meat Cutter Job Profile and Description
The profession of a Meat Cutter requires a great deal of concentration and technique of cutting different types of meat and ensuring minimum wastage. This job demands an individual to show his efficiency and expertise in using cutting knives and tools. A meat cutter is also responsible for quality maintenance and up keeping the standards of the store or restaurant.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Keeping track of the inventory, and ensuring the proper stacking and storage of meat products.
- Ensuring that all the meat products are in compliance with the store standards.
- Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness of the work areas and equipments that are used for cutting.
- Appropriately cleaning, cutting, weighing and packing the products.
- Determining a storage and shelf life of all meat products as per food and safety norms.
- Ensuring neat and proper display of meat products in the store.
- Understanding the product requirements of chefs in restaurants and customers in stores.
- Reporting the procurement of sub-standard products or damages to the supervising manager.
Skills and Specifications
- Knowledge of the techniques of cutting meat and using appropriate knives and equipments for the same.
- Should possess good communication and interpersonal skills for intermingling with customers and taking orders.
- Should have the ability to use appropriate knives and equipments for cutting meat products.
- Should have the ability to coordinate work functions with fellow workers.
Education and Qualifications
- High school graduate or a GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Interest in meat cutting and storage related activities.