Group
Occupation
322231 Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
322231 Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
Selects, cuts, trims, prepares and arranges meat for sale or supply, operates meat or smallgoods processing machines, or manages the processes in the production of smallgoods.
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Selects and inspects meat to ensure quality and freshness
- Cuts, trims and prepares meat according to customer requirements
- Operates meat processing machines such as slicers, grinders and tenderisers
- Weighs, labels and packages meat products for sale or supply
- Maintains cleanliness and hygiene standards in meat preparation and display areas
- Manages inventory and orders meat supplies as needed
- Creates and maintains attractive displays of meat products
- Assists customers to select and purchase meat products
- Prepares and produces smallgoods such as sausages, bacon and ham
- Monitors the smallgoods production process to ensure quality, hygiene and efficiency