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Butchers select, cut, trim and prepare meat for sale or supply. This apprenticeship takes 4 years to complete.

Duties May Include:

• cut, trim and shape cuts of meat to size
• pack and store products for display & sale
• assemble and operate mincers, grinders, mixers, patty-forming or sausage-forming machines
• use correct detergents & sanitisers to prevent food poisoning & contamination of premises & equipment
• collect payment for sales
• prepare marinated meats, value-added & ready-to-cook dishes
• advise customers about cuts, how to cook, store & the nutritional aspects of meat.

Personal Requirements:

• interested in practical and manual work
• physically fit
• good hand-eye coordination
• good health
• good interpersonal skills

Education & Training:

• No minimum, must be successful in the apprenticepower aptitude test

For more information please contact:

Phone: 1800 297 762
Fax: (02) 9831 3849
Email: info@apprenticepower.com.au