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Data last updated on 2 August 2026
What does a Charcutier do?
As a charcutier you prepare fine charcuterie and ready-made dishes and sell them in a shop. You cut pieces of meat, prepare butchery specialities, clean vegetables and fruit and turn everything into tasty ready-to-eat meals. You package food products with care, check the quality of what leaves your counter and always follow the rules for food safety and hygiene. Whether you work as an artisan butcher, a preparer of fine meat products or a charcuterie counter assistant, craftsmanship and cleanliness go hand in hand. You keep your tools and workstation spotless throughout the day. It is a craft profession in the Belgian food retail sector, where butcher shops, delicatessens and supermarkets are regularly looking for skilled hands.
Typical tasks
- Cut pieces of meat into portions
- Prepare butchery specialities and fine charcuterie
- Clean vegetables and fruit for the preparations
- Prepare ready-made dishes
- Check the quality of the products
- Package food products for the counter and for sale
- Work food-safe and keep tools and workstation clean
Required skills
How to apply via Werkvolk?
- Download the appInstall the free Werkvolk app for iOS or Android.
- See Charcutier matchesSwipe through vacancies that fit your profile and preferences.
- Chat with employersOn a match you talk directly to the employer, no middleman.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does a Charcutier do?
A charcutier prepares fine charcuterie and ready-made dishes and sells them in a shop. You cut meat into portions, prepare butchery specialities, clean vegetables and fruit and package food products for the counter. Throughout the day you check the quality of your products and follow the rules for food safety and hygiene strictly.
How much does a Charcutier earn in Belgium?
A charcutier in Belgium usually earns between 13 and 17 euro gross per hour. The exact amount depends on your experience, your training and the type of shop. Experienced charcutiers, department heads or independent charcutier-caterers can earn noticeably more.
What can you grow into as a Charcutier?
With experience you can grow into head of the charcuterie department or start your own shop as an independent charcutier-caterer. Your food craftsmanship also opens doors to related professions, such as butcher, baker and pastry chef, cheesemaker or chocolatier and ice cream maker.
In which sectors and environments does a Charcutier work?
You work in the food retail sector, mostly in butcher shops, charcuterie shops and delicatessen counters of supermarkets. Some charcutiers combine preparation with catering work, preparing ready-made dishes for takeaway. The environment combines a workshop, where you prepare products, with a shop where you serve customers.
What is the difference between a Charcutier and an artisan butcher?
An artisan butcher focuses on cutting and processing fresh meat into portions and cuts for sale. A charcutier specialises in what comes after: preparing fine meat products, butchery specialities and ready-made dishes, and selling them at the counter. In practice many professionals combine both crafts in the same shop.