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Butcher
Level
2
Intermediate · like GCSEs
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Sales, marketing and procurement
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Working in a butchers, butchery department or meat processing plant.
What you'd do
Break down carcasses and primals into retail joints
Bone and portion meat to customer and weight specifications
Prepare value-added products such as sausages, burgers and marinades
Display and label meat counters attractively
Maintain correct temperature records for chiller and display
Clean and sanitise equipment, surfaces and cutting boards
Advise customers on cooking methods and meat selection
What you'd learn
Primal and secondary meat cutting across species
Boning, trimming and portioning techniques
Meat science including ageing, marbling and quality grading
Food hygiene and temperature control in a butchery
Knife maintenance, sharpening and safe handling
Meat product manufacturing including sausages and burgers
Customer service and counter display skills
Ready to look for a place?
See live Butcher apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.