Butcher Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Butcher includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Sharpen and adjust cutting equipment
  • Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery
  • Cut, bone, or grind pieces of meat
  • Weigh, wrap, and display cuts of meat
  • Store meats in refrigerators or freezers at the required temperature
  • Keep inventory of meat sales and order meat supplies
  • Cut or prepare meats to specification or customer’s orders
  • Clean equipment and work areas to maintain health and sanitation standards

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Butcher duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Butcher roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.