Aaron Potter
Lena,Illinois
Summary
Accomplished Meat Cutter and Sausage Maker with 20 plus years of experiance, skilled in knife handling and food safety. Produced award-winning sausage and cured meats while training staff and ensuring compliance with sanitation standards. Expert in inventory management and cross-contamination prevention, contributing to reduced spoilage rates and enhanced product quality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter/Sausage Maker
Aj's Lena Maid Meats
Lena, IL
10.2006 - Current
- Operated band saws and other cutting tools for precise meat portions
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards
- Trained junior staff on proper cutting techniques and equipment usage
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in stock management procedures
- Conducted inventory management tasks such as ordering supplies, rotating stock, reducing spoilage rates, and minimizing overstock issues.
- Produced award winning on state and national level Sausage and Cured Meat Products
- Responsible for several HACCP charts monitoring proper temperatures
Education
High School Diploma -
Lena Winslow High School
Lena, ILSkills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Worked with state and federal inspectors in monthly sample gathering
- Responsible for case cuts including beef, pork and lamb
Timeline
Meat Cutter/Sausage Maker
Aj's Lena Maid Meats
10.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lena Winslow High School