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Summary
Meat Cutter with extensive experience at Nob Hill Foods, excelling in knife handling and food safety. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through expert meat preparation and quality control. Recognized for reducing waste and training team members, ensuring optimal product quality and adherence to sanitation practices in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter
Nob Hill Foods
Capitola, CA
01.2025 - Current
Grade Setter/Operator
Duran & Venables, Inc
Milpitas, CA
08.2019 - 03.2025
- Prevented costly delays in construction schedules by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, equipment advancements, and new techniques in grade setting.
- Reduced errors in grading activities by analyzing geotechnical reports and understanding soil properties at job sites.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing project outcomes and identifying opportunities for process enhancements in grade setting practices.
- Increased accuracy of construction work by interpreting design plans and specifications for grading purposes.
- Achieved precise earthwork measurements using survey instruments to calculate cut-and-fill volumes accurately.
- Enhanced project efficiency by setting and adjusting grade stakes for construction projects.
- Saved time on projects by training other team members on grade-setting techniques and best practices.
- Ensured accurate site preparation by conducting thorough topographic surveys of job sites.
Laborer
Duran & Venables, Inc
Milpitas, CA
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Facilitated timely project completions by consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.
Meat Cutter
Nob Hill Foods
Watsonville, CA
05.2007 - 07.2016
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Continuously sharpened knives and maintained equipment for optimal cutting performance.
- Assisted customers with selecting the best cuts of meat for their desired recipes, resulting in satisfied clients.
- Enhanced meat product quality by implementing proper cutting techniques and adhering to sanitation standards.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when addressing customer inquiries or concerns promptly, resulting in repeat business.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
- Educated customers on different cuts of meat and cooking techniques, enhancing their overall experience.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Increased efficiency with expert use of various cutting tools, including knives, saws, and cleavers.
- Collaborated with team members to keep the department fully stocked and visually appealing for increased sales.
- Demonstrated expertise in deboning various types of meats efficiently while maintaining highest levels of precision and quality control.
- Ensured optimal freshness and shelf life of meat products through proper packaging and storage methods.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service during peak hours in a fast-paced environment.
- Reduced waste by accurately portioning meat products according to customer specifications.
- Prepared poultry by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
- Conducted inventory management tasks such as ordering supplies, rotating stock, reducing spoilage rates, and minimizing overstock issues.
Skills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Quality control
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Meat processing
- Waste reduction
- Journeyman level Grade setting
- Operating Skip Loader, compactor, roller
- Communication with foreman/superintendent to enhance job performance
Meat preparation
- Survey data analysis
- Topographic surveys
- Heavy equipment operation
- GPS technology
- Traffic control
- Site grading
- Subgrade preparation
- Construction layout
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Nob Hill Foods
01.2025 - Current
Grade Setter/Operator
Duran & Venables, Inc
08.2019 - 03.2025
Laborer
Duran & Venables, Inc
08.2016 - 07.2019
Meat Cutter
Nob Hill Foods
05.2007 - 07.2016