United States
Sector
Keyword
Butcher
Animal Slaughterer
Minimum Graduation
Minimum experience of 4 to 9 years in a relevant field
The tasks a Butcher is expected to perform include:
Slaughtering animals, trimming carcasses and preparing standard meat cuts
Killing or stunning the slaughter animal in the best possible manner
Thrusting a knife into the jugular vein to drain off blood
Flaying the carcass
Opening and removing the entrails of the carcass
Removing offal and washing down the meat
Cutting and chopping the carcasses into standard meat cuts
Cutting and chopping the meats into smaller portions according to customers' requirements
Performing one or more operations such as flayer, skinner, meat dresser, meat processor, etc.
Refrigerating the slaughtered animals
Knowledge of the standard meat cuts
Knowledge of the different types of slaughtering knives
Skilled at detecting the jugular vein
Proficient in slaughtering different types of animals
Skilled in the different methods of slaughtering such as 'Halal' or 'Jhatka'
Knowledge of operations such as flaying, skinning, meat dressing and meat processing
Knowledge of the religious laws of the various religions related with meat slaughtering
Ability to maintain the hygiene and safety conditions in the working area
Not required
Detail oriented
Safety oriented
Good listening skills
Hard working
Self-motivated
It is not a desk job
Need not supervise a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Companies usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
No
The job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
For candidates with experience of 1 to 4 years - INR 8,500 to INR 30, 000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
The Food Industry in India
The Indian Brand Equity Foundation in their report on the food industry of India have referred to this industry as the highest profit incurring sector, considering the scope it has to offer for value addition. In particular, the food processing industry in India has been recognized as a high-priority area. This is because the food processing industry is one of the largest industries in India and is ranked fifth in terms of production, consumption, export and expected growth.
The latest figures have revealed that the total food production in India is likely to double in the next 10 years as the country?s domestic food market is estimated to reach US$ 258 billion by 2015.
Considering all world data, the Indian food and grocery market is the world?s sixth largest with its retail contributing 70 per cent of the sales. It is projected to grow at a rate of 104 per cent, touching US$ 482 billion by 2020. This indicates a vast scope for both investors and exporters.
Given these figures, it is safe to say that the demand for Butcher is there in the present and will surely increase in coming years.
Food processing units
Slaughter houses
Cities and towns across India
Will be updated
Government and private colleges
Universities across India