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= Butcher = = there questions I won't to answer in my research about the job are = = about the job =
 * what you will do
 * how much you will get paid
 * what qualifications do you need in butcher

A **butcher** is a person who may slaughter animals, dress their flesh, sell their meat or do any combination of these three tasks. They may prepare standard cuts of meat, poultry, fish, and shellfish for sale in retail or wholesale food establishments. A butcher may be employed by supermarkets, grocery stores, butcher shops and fish markets or may be self-employed.

skils that will help you

 * practical skills
 * a high standard of personal cleanliness
 * the ability to work well in a team
 * good communication and customer service skills
 * in-depth product knowledge
 * good visual sense for counter and window displays
 * maths skills for handling payments.

**What you will do**
Butchers may do some or all of the following:


 * break down and bone animal carcasses
 * make mince, sausages and other smallgoods
 * cure and smoke meat
 * sharpen and maintain knives
 * keep the workplace clean
 * package meat for display
 * order and carry out stocktakes of supplies.

**pay**

 * Apprentices may start on or slightly above the minimum wage.
 * Once qualified, they earn about $17 an hour.
 * Experienced butchers earn $20 to $22 an hour.

** what qualifications do you need in butcher **
No specific qualifications are required in order for an individual to gain a position in the meat industry, since full training is always given. However, all trainee butchers will need to complete a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. = =