£15,600
Average salary at age 20
£27,560
Average Salary
42
Average hours per week
Description
Butchers direct and undertake the slaughter of animals and prepare carcasses for storage, processing and sale.Main Tasks
- Slaughters animal and removes skin, hide, hairs, internal organs, etc.;
- Cuts or saws carcasses into manageable portions;
- Removes bones, gristle, surplus fat, rind and other waste material;
- Cuts carcass parts into chops, joints, steaks, etc. for sale;
- Prepares meat for curing or other processing; cleans tools and work surfaces.
Qualifications
There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically by apprenticeship. NVQs/SVQs are available at Levels 2 and 3. Professional qualifications are also available.UK Prospects
26300
Workforce Size
4.78%
Predicted decline 2024 - 2027
3667
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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