Summary Meat Cutter - Retail Or Wholesale near Toronto (ON)
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "meat cutter - retail or wholesale" was moved from the group Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale (NOC 6331) to the group Meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale (NOC 65202).
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Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.
Description
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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Requirements
On-the-job training
This occupation usually requires short-term work experience and no formal education.
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Wages
$17.30/hour
Median wage in the Toronto Region
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Prospects
Good
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Jobs
30 jobs
advertised near Toronto (ON)
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Skills
- Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting
- Cut carcasses, sides and quarters
- Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
- Wrap and package prepared meats
- Remove bones from meat
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