65202
Canada Good
Meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale
Meat cutters and fishmongers prepare and package pieces of meat, poultry and fish that are sold by food retailers or wholesalers. They use tools to cut, trim and package meat, poultry and fish on a daily basis. They are employed in grocery stores, fish stores, or they may be self-employed.
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Salary Information
National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$15.50
/hr
Typical
CA$19.50
/hr
Experienced
CA$28.00
/hr
Average: CA$20.74/hr
64.4% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Examples
Illustrative Examples
- fishmonger
- fishmonger - retail
- meat cutter - retail or wholesale
- supermarket meat cutter
All Examples
- butcher helper - retail and wholesale
- fish cutter - retail or wholesale
- fishmonger
- fishmonger - retail
- meat cutter - retail or wholesale
- meat portion cutter - retail or wholesale
- pork cutter - retail or wholesale
- retail meat cutter
- supermarket meat cutter
Main Duties
Main Duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Grind meats and slice cooked meats using powered grinders and slicing machines
- Cut, weigh, package, label and price meat, meat products, fish and seafood for sale
- Suggest complementary and/or alternative meat or fish products to consumers
- Inspect the quality of meat, fish and seafood, expiry dates and ensure proper product rotation
- Ensure the maintenance of equipment, displays and work area
- Receive and store merchandise in accordance with the company's established standards
- Comply with government health and safety standards and occupational health and safety standards.
Requirements
Employment Requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- On-the-job training in food stores is usually offered to meat cutters and fishmongers for retail sale.
- An apprenticeship program in meat cutting is available but voluntary.
- Trade certification for meat cutter is available, but voluntary, in Saskatchewan and British Columbia.