Butchers
Butchers direct and undertake the slaughter of animals and prepare carcasses for storage, processing and sale.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£28377
New workers start around £9619. Normal pay is £28377 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £34661.
Jobs
2241
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Prepares meat for curing or other processing cleans tools and work surfaces.
- Cuts carcass parts into chops, joints, steaks, etc. for sale.
- Removes bones, gristle, surplus fat, rind and other waste material.
- Cuts or saws carcasses into manageable portions.
- Slaughters animal and removes skin, hide, hairs, internal organs, etc..
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Critical Thinking
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Reading Comprehension
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Speaking
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Learning Strategies
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Active Learning
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Active Listening
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Monitoring
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Writing
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Mathematics
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Science
