Institution Profile
Organization: various
Contact:
Address: 240 S. Market Street
City: San Jose
State: CA, 95113
Program Website: www.calapprenticeship.org
Program Type: Apprenticeship
Phone: (408) 998-0428
Program Description
An individual who has gathered the skills and knowledge to take raw bulk meat and process it into marketable food products. Meat Cutters process animal carcass meats, such as beef, pork, lamb, fish and poultry, into finished cuts, ready for culinarians. Sausage makers take raw meat products and blend them with spices to create sausage or deli items, which are often pre-cooked or smoked.
Application Process
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Benefits
Our program is sponsored jointly by UFCW and contracted employers. Apprentices will enjoy the benefits of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, including; wages, health and welfare, pension, vacation, sick leave and holidays.
Additional Information
- An applicant must be at least 18 years old.
- Applicant must be in good health and physically able to perform all phases of the work.
- Applicant does not need a high school diploma or a GED.
- An Applicant must be prepared to accept the responsibility of learning the meat trade by working directly with Meat Cutter and Sausage Maker journeymen and co-workers.
Program Length
Our apprenticeship includes 2 (two) years of on-the-job training and 144 hours of related classroom instruction.