Meat Cutter
せいにくこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job that dismantles and processes meat into shapes suitable for sale or cooking.
Description
Meat cutters perform dismantling, boning, and cutting of livestock, processing meat into shapes suitable for sale or shipment to stores and factories. They use knives, slicers, and other tools while strictly managing temperature and hygiene. The work often involves early morning shifts and long hours of standing in refrigerated or frozen environments, requiring physical stamina and concentration. Additionally, the skill to judge the uses and quality of different cuts is essential.
Future Outlook
Due to labor shortages from declining birthrates and aging population, and increasing focus on food safety, demand for meat cutters with hygiene management and value-added processing skills is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands good at detailed work / Has hygiene awareness / Physically strong / Polite and courteous
Work Style
Factory Work / Refrigerated/Frozen Environment / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Apprentice Meat Cutter → Meat Cutter → Supervisor Meat Cutter → Production Manager → Store Manager/Factory Manager
Required Skills
Dismantling and Boning / Hygiene Management / Knife Handling / Temperature Management
Recommended Skills
Freshness Preservation / Hygiene Management Qualification / Machine Slicer Operation / Vacuum Packaging Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required in meat parts and hygiene management. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy meat blocks and continuous standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows prescribed procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly simple calculations for weighing and inventory management. |
Related Qualifications
- Meat Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Butcher
- Meat Craftsman
Related Jobs
- Chef
- Food Manufacturing Machine Operator
- Meat Wholesaler/Salesperson