Meat Processing Clerk (Supermarket)
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Industry & Occupation
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Summary
A profession in the supermarket's fresh food sales floor, handling meat cutting, weighing, packaging, display, etc., to provide safe and delicious meat products.
Description
The Meat Processing Clerk (Supermarket) sorts and cuts beef, pork, chicken, etc., by part in the meat sales area, and performs trimming to remove bones and fat. Afterward, uses scales for precise gram weighing, performs tray packing and label affixing, and displays in the sales floor. Thoroughly implements hygiene management based on store hygiene standards, the Food Sanitation Law, and HACCP, and handles cleaning and disinfection of worktables and equipment. Involves early morning work and standing work in refrigerated environments, requiring accuracy and physical stamina.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected going forward due to expansion in supermarkets' fresh food handling. With HACCP becoming mandatory and similar measures, personnel with hygiene management skills will be highly valued, while labor shortages remain a challenge.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Early morning shifts / Part-time available / Shifts / Standing work / Team work
Career Path
Meat Processing Staff → Supervisor → Prepared Foods Section Leader → Store Manager → Area Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management (HACCP) / Meat Cutting Technique / Packaging and Label Affixing Operations / Refrigerated Equipment Management / Weighing
Recommended Skills
Cost Management Basics / Customer Service Skills / Forklift Operation Skills / Inventory Management System Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Due to the need for high attention to prevent foreign matter contamination and for accurate weighing. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy meat blocks and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The work mostly follows manuals, emphasizing accurate execution of procedures over logical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | For product display, etc., adherence to established standards is required more than creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Fresh Meat Clerk
- Fresh Meat Processor
- Meat Cutter
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