Directory of Semiskilled Trades

Sector : 03 - Food Services and Tourism Info

8822 Industrial Butcher’s Helper

M822
Field of application Industrial butcher’s helpers work in meat and poultry slaughtering, cutting and processing establishments.
Other job titles Meat cutter, poultry preparer, production helper

832201 - Prepare the work materials 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques

Tasks

  • Sharpen knives.
  • Clean knives.
  • Wear the necessary clothing and equipment: clean smock, steel mesh gloves, hard hat, safety toe-caps, etc.

832202 - Prepare the animals to be cut up Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Quick execution
  • Precise work

Tasks

  • After stunning the animals (cattle, pigs, sheep, calves), slaughter and hang them. Optional task or competency
  • After stunning the poultry, hang and slaughter the birds. Optional task or competency
  • Make sure that the equipment used to prepare the animals (shaving, etc.) is working properly.
  • Gut the animals.
  • Make sure that the equipment used to wash the carcasses is working properly.
  • Transfer carcasses to the cold room. ·Transfer carcasses to the cold room.

832203 - Eviscerate the animals 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Compliance with quality standards
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of saws, knives and specialized equipment

Tasks

  • Cut the edible parts.
  • Remove the inedible parts.

832204 - Cut up carcasses 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Compliance with quality standards
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of saws, knives and specialized equipment

Tasks

  • Cut up carcasses.
  • Remove bones and fat from the meat.
  • Prepare meat for primal cuts.

832205 - Perform primal cuts 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Compliance with quality standards
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of saws, knives and specialized equipment

Tasks

  • Perform the cuts.
  • Trim the pieces of meat.
  • Prepare finished products.
  • Weigh and package portions.

716 - Keep the workspace clean and orderly, in a food processing plant 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of government standards regarding the use of cleaning products
  • Proper use of cleaning and disinfecting products
  • Order and cleanliness

Tasks

  • Pick up the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect the tools.
  • Clean and disinfect the equipment.
  • Clean and disinfect the work surfaces.
  • Put away the cleaning products.
Info Optional competency or task. Competencies or tasks marked with this symbol are not required in all workplaces. They could be included in a student’s training plan if the practicum setting offers the opportunity for the student to apply them.