Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 7511
Kosher slaughterer
Kosher slaughterers slaughter animals and process carcasses of kosher meat for further processing and distribution. They slaughter animals as stated in Jewish law and according to rituals.
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slaughter animals
maintain cutting equipment
tolerate strong smells
ensure sanitation
monitor the identification of animals
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (28)
warm blooded animal organswarm blooded animal organsThe difference between white and red organs of warm blooded animals and their position in the body. A white organ can be the stomach, red organs can be the heart, the liver, or the lungs. The norms to...documentation concerning meat productiondocumentation concerning meat productionThe legal identification documents and marks which cover animal movement, identification, and health status, and the information to be included in commercial books of meat production.torahtorahThe study of the teachings and interpretations of the foundational narrative of the Jewish people, as well as the encompassing Jewish traditions and culture.animal anatomy for food productionanimal anatomy for food productionThe anatomy of animals, their organs and their functions, as well as the usage of these organs for food production after slaughtering.slaughter animalsslaughter animalsKill animals, usually domestic livestock, for food. Protect animal welfare at slaughter by minimising the pain, distress or suffering of animals at the time of killing. Follow relevant regulations and...maintain cutting equipmentmaintain cutting equipmentMaintenance of the cutting equipment (knives, cutters, and other elements).tolerate strong smellstolerate strong smellsTolerate strong smells expelled by the goods being processed during the production of goods.ensure sanitationensure sanitationKeep workspaces and equipment free from dirt, infection, and disease by removing waste, trash and providing for appropriate cleaning.monitor the identification of animalsmonitor the identification of animalsMonitor the identification of animals that come in the slaughterhouse. Assure the correct procedures for legal, quality, and administrative procedures in order to maintain identification and traceabil...mark differences in coloursmark differences in coloursIdentify differences between colours, such as shades of colour.ensure animal welfare in slaughtering practicesensure animal welfare in slaughtering practicesRespect the needs of livestock and apply the regulations regarding animal welfare in the meat and meat products manufacturing sector. Respond correctly to animal issues from unloading until stunning o...clean carcassesclean carcassesRemove organs, fats sticking hole, spinal cord, and diaphragm from carcasses. Perform cleaning of the carcass following established procedures in order to obtain a final carcass presentation.apply HACCPapply HACCPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).deal with killing animals processesdeal with killing animals processesCope with the process of slaughtering and handling carcasses without distress.process livestock organsprocess livestock organsProcess livestock organs and other byproducts for meat manufacturing processes. Remove organs from carcasses and perform activities such as cutting or dividing parts, washing organs, execute specific ...skin animalsskin animalsSkin animals in an appropriate manner considering the end purpose of the skin. Strip off the hide of an animal to prepare for processing the carcass, or to use the skin or fur. Use case skinning for s...prepare meat products for shippingprepare meat products for shippingPrepare carcasses, edible meat products, and non edible offal by weighing, packaging, labelling and loading on meat wagons for shipping.control animals in distresscontrol animals in distressControl distressed or panicked animals safely and without harm to the animal to be slaughtered.clean the trimming boxclean the trimming boxEfficiently clean the trimming box.weigh animals for food manufacturingweigh animals for food manufacturingWeigh and classify bodies of animals and assign the carcass to a slaughterhouse customer.apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesapply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesApply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.apply GMPapply GMPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).cope with excrementscope with excrementsCope with excrements, strong smells, and animal waste without feeling overwhelmed.monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beveragesmonitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beveragesMonitor and control required temperatures in the different phases of production until the product reaches suitable properties according to specifications.handle meat processing equipment in cooling roomshandle meat processing equipment in cooling roomsPush and put carcasses in and out the cooling room as specified. Use equipment specific to this room to handle meat and meat products.inspect animal carcassesinspect animal carcassesInspect the animal carcasses for non conformities such abscesses or contamination, and correct them if possible. Takes samples for laboratory inspection. Makes registrations of non-conformities and/or...split animal carcassessplit animal carcassesSeparate animal carcasses and organs into larger subsections such as head and limbs, debone and cut them.operate in slaughterhouse installationsoperate in slaughterhouse installationsOperate in slaughterhouse installations where skinning, opening, removing organs, splitting, and carcass processing are performed.
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food storagefood storageThe proper conditions and methods to store food to keep it from spoiling, taking into account humidity, light, temperature and other environmental factors.cooperate with colleaguescooperate with colleaguesCooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.maintain personal hygiene standardsmaintain personal hygiene standardsPreserve impeccable personal hygiene standards and have a tidy appearance.keep inventory of goods in productionkeep inventory of goods in productionKeep inventory of goods whether they are goods in the front end (i.e. raw materials), intermediate, or back end (i.e. finished products). Count goods and store them for the following production and di...follow an environmental friendly policy while processing foodfollow an environmental friendly policy while processing foodAssure an environmental-friendly policy when working with natural resources like meat, fruits and vegetables. This means handling resources in the most efficient and nature-friendly way while trying t...liaise with colleaguesliaise with colleaguesLiaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ...follow hygienic procedures during food processingfollow hygienic procedures during food processingEnsure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.consider economic criteria in decision makingconsider economic criteria in decision makingDevelop proposals and take appropriate decisions taking into account economic criteria.work in cold environmentswork in cold environmentsWork in cold storage and deep freeze facilities. Cooling rooms are around 0°C. Resist temperatures of-18°C in meat processing freezer facilities as required by law, except for the slaughterhouse, wher...dispose food wastedispose food wasteDispose or collect food waste with the purpose of recycling or throwing away from the production process. Follow established procedures for their disposal taking care of the environment and the safety...ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food productionensure compliance with environmental legislation in food productionMake sure to comply with environmental legislation in food production. Understand the legislation related to environmental matters in food manufacturing and apply it in practice.label sampleslabel samplesLabel raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a kosher slaughterer do?
Kosher slaughterers slaughter animals and process carcasses of kosher meat for further processing and distribution. They slaughter animals as stated in Jewish law and according to rituals.
What skills does a kosher slaughterer need?
A kosher slaughterer needs 28 essential skills, including warm blooded animal organs, documentation concerning meat production, torah, animal anatomy for food production, slaughter animals.
Will AI replace kosher slaughterer jobs?
The AI disruption score for kosher slaughterer is 35/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: mark differences in colours, keep inventory of goods in production, weigh animals for food manufacturing. Most resilient: maintain personal hygiene standards, tolerate strong smells, cope with excrements.
AI Replacement Risk
35/ 100
Moderate Risk
Low riskHigh risk
Quick Facts
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Essential Skills28
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