Meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale

Example job titles

• fishmonger
• fishmonger - retail
• meat cutter - retail or wholesale
• supermarket meat cutter

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Grind meats and slice cooked meats using powered grinders and slicing machines
• Cut, weigh, package, label and price meat, meat products, fish and seafood for sale
• Suggest complementary and/or alternative meat or fish products to consumers
• Inspect the quality of meat, fish and seafood, expiry dates and ensure proper product rotation
• Ensure the maintenance of equipment, displays and work area
• Receive and store merchandise in accordance with the company's established standards
• Comply with government health and safety standards and occupational health and safety standards.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school may be required.
• On-the-job training in food stores is usually offered to meat cutters and fishmongers for retail sale.
• An apprenticeship program in meat cutting is available but voluntary.
• Trade certification for meat cutter is available, but voluntary, in Saskatchewan and British Columbia.

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