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Data last updated on 2 August 2026
What does a MeatCutter do?
As a meat cutter you cut up animal carcasses and bone and trim the pieces of meat. You receive and sort carcasses, identify the types of meat and pack the finished products while sorting and removing offal. As a deboner or meat processor you keep your knives sharp, clean your tools and maintain your work station. You work closely to the rules of safety, hygiene and food safety. In Belgium this is a manual profession in the food industry, close to trade and the food chain.
Typical tasks
- Receive and sort the carcasses
- Identify the types of meat
- Cut up carcasses and cut the meat
- Bone and trim the meat
- Pack the food products
- Sort and remove the offal
- Clean the tools and maintain your work station
Required skills
How to apply via Werkvolk?
- Download the appInstall the free Werkvolk app for iOS or Android.
- See MeatCutter 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 Meat cutter do?
A meat cutter cuts up animal carcasses and bones and trims the pieces of meat. You receive and sort the carcasses, identify the types of meat and pack the finished products. You also sort and remove offal, clean your tools and work strictly according to the rules of safety, hygiene and food safety.
How much does a Meat cutter earn in Belgium?
A meat cutter in Belgium usually earns between 14 and 20 euros gross per hour. Experience, the plant you work for and shift premiums for early or cold-store work determine your wage. Skilled deboners who work fast and accurately are valued and can earn at the higher end.
In which environments does a meat cutter work?
You mainly work in the food industry, in slaughterhouses, cutting plants and meat processing companies. The environment is cold and hygienic, and the work is manual and physical. It sits close to trade and the food chain, so speed, accuracy and food safety are central to the job.
What is the difference between a Meat cutter and a slaughterhouse worker?
A slaughterhouse worker handles the earlier steps around slaughtering and preparing the carcasses. A meat cutter takes those carcasses and cuts, bones and trims them into the pieces of meat for sale or further processing. The tasks overlap on the line, but the meat cutter focuses on the precise cutting and deboning.
Is there demand for meat cutters in Flanders?
Cutting plants and meat processing companies across Flanders regularly look for meat cutters and deboners. It is skilled manual work that is hard to fully automate, so trained cutters who work quickly and hygienically are welcome. Many companies are happy to train motivated starters on the job.