Butchers
Butchers direct and undertake the slaughter of animals and prepare carcasses for storage, processing and sale.
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£27,690
Average salary
New workers start around £13,761.63. Normal pay is £27,690 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £42,638.93.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> 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
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
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
34
Writing
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Mathematics
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Science
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Available Courses
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Food, Beverage and Professional Cookery studies
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Truro College
BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders
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Truro College
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Food, Beverage and Professional Cookery
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Penwith College
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
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Penwith College
