Meatcutter Apprenticeship

Tuition is Fully Covered!

What is included
in the Meatcutter
Apprenticeship Program?

Est. in 1946, our nationally recognized program teaches a diverse student population how to become experts in the meatcutting trade.

Our innovative and comprehensive program focuses on instructing students to exceed levels of industry competency through a rigorous and challenging curriculum. Students learn how to work more efficiently both independently and in teams. They explore their employers’ policies, procedures and expectations while learning how to maximize productivity, profitability, craftsmanship, and customer service.

If you have questions, email our Apprenticeship Director, Megan Williams at mwilliams@wetrainwa.org

2-year program with an official WA state certification which is honored in all 50 states.
At the time of graduation, apprentices will receive a Certificate of Completion, college credits from South Seattle College for course completion, and an engraved knife with the graduation year.

Cooking beef, pork, and lamb
USDA grading and inspection processes
History of American meat cutting industry
Breaking primal units from carcasses
Cutting veal, beef, pork and lamb
Poultry, beef, pork and lamb slaughter, raising, and merchandising
Knife care, purchasing, sharpening and usage
Basic computer and research skills
Food safety and proper handling
Seafood merchandising
Sanitation and clean-up
Meat identification, law & policies
Craftsmanship & salesmanship
Safety in the workplace.
Pro fessional conduct & dressing for success
Working relationships
First Aid & CPR certification.
Field trips to local processing plants
Calculating gross profit and primal yield

How to Enroll

In order to enroll you must be first hired as an Apprentice Meatcutter.

Newly hired Apprentices should contact the Meatcutter Apprenticeship Committee at (206) 436-6610 to confirm attendance at the next Committee meeting.

Committee meetings and in-person Apprenticeship enrollment are held at 5:30 p.m. at both locations.

Interested in Enrolling Online? Meet Virtually.

Meet & Apply

Locations of Committee Meetings & In-Person Sessions

Location

King County | Third Wed. of every month

South Seattle College, Georgetown Campus

6737 Corson Ave. S Seattle, WA 98108

(Meat Cutting Lab Room)

Location

Snohomish County | First Tues. of every month

Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center

9001 Airport Rd. Everett, WA 98024

(Culinary Class Area)

Meatcutter
Wages & Benefits

Three-year progression to earn Journeyperson Meatcutter pay rate of $28.70 hourly
Health and welfare–medical plan
Pension plan–employer funded
Paid sick leave
Paid vacations
Five paid holidays after six months, six per year
Three paid personal days
Worked holiday premium pay–time and a half
Guaranteed full time work–up to 40 hours