Ali Jaffry
Valparaiso,IN
Summary
Skilled Journeyman Meat Cutter with experience in all aspects of meat processing. Possess keen knowledge in various cutting techniques and expertise in maintaining standards for meat quality and hygiene. Strengths include precision cutting, efficient workflow management, and adeptness at communicating with team members. Contributed substantially to previous work settings by ensuring high-quality product output and adhering to safety protocols.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Meat Cutter
Strack N Van Til
Winfield, IN
04.2022 - Current
- Cut, trimmed, and ground beef, pork, veal, and lamb into specified cuts for sale in retail stores.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area according to health department regulations.
- Received shipments of meat from vendors and inspected products for freshness.
- Stored meats properly in refrigerated areas to ensure safety standards were met.
- Ensured all equipment was operating safely and efficiently.
- Ordered supplies necessary to complete daily tasks.
- Operated a variety of cutting tools such as saws, knives, grinders, slicers.
- Followed company policies regarding food handling procedures and safety protocols.
- Assisted with the development of new recipes utilizing various types of meats.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about different cuts of meat available for purchase.
- Adhered to all applicable laws relating to the preparation and sale of meat products.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for handling raw meats.
- Analyzed sales data related to deli items in order to maximize profits.
- Disposed of expired meats in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Complied with federal, state and local sanitation regulations and department procedures.
- Used sizing guidelines to cut meat products and arrange pieces in trays.
- Accepted and examined quality and correctness of daily meat deliveries.
- Trained employees on safety and protective clothing guidelines to minimize injuries.
Journeyman Meat Cutter
Meijer
Portage, IN
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Cut, trimmed, and ground beef, pork, veal, and lamb into specified cuts for sale in retail stores.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area according to health department regulations.
- Used skewers and twine to shape, lace and tie roasts.
- Educated customers on meat choices and preparation methods to increase sales.
- Evaluated meat temperatures for safety and quality and kept detailed records of heat statuses.
- Weighed out portions of meat using scales for customers' orders.
- Operated a variety of cutting tools such as saws, knives, grinders, slicers.
- Ensured all equipment was operating safely and efficiently.
- Adhered to all applicable laws relating to the preparation and sale of meat products.
Meat Department Team Leader
Sam's Club
Calumet City, IL
05.2017 - 07.2021
- Managed daily operations of the Meat Department, including ordering, stocking, and merchandising.
- Supervised team members in providing excellent customer service and resolving customer complaints.
- Ensured that department standards were met regarding product freshness, quality, presentation, pricing accuracy, and safety regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and sales data to assist with forecasting future needs.
- Trained new employees on department policies and procedures while coaching current staff to improve performance.
- Developed weekly schedules for staff to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Analyzed trends in sales data to identify opportunities for improvement within the department.
- Led weekly meetings with team members to discuss progress on goals and provide guidance when needed.
- Resolved conflicts between team members through effective communication techniques and collaboration.
- Identified areas of improvement in operational processes through analysis of key metrics such as turnover rate or cost per unit.
- Served as a point-of-contact for other departments regarding any issues related to the Meat Department.
- Assisted customers with selecting products based on their individual needs or preferences.
- Monitored store traffic flow in order to optimize staffing levels throughout the day.
- Inspected incoming shipments from vendors prior to acceptance into inventory.
- Monitored inventory usage, placed supply orders, and oversaw stocking of new goods.
- Priced items correctly and created all related signs and tags to notify customers of sales and special promotions.
- Coached team members on equipment safety, food handling and merchandising techniques.
- Delivered quality meat and poultry products to meet specifications of customers, resulting in consistent sales.
- Packed display case with meat and poultry products, checking price tags for accuracy.
- Performed waste minimization, saleable yield and predictive costing methods for meat department.
- Established loyalty, executing flawless customer engagement to drive client retention.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
Forklift Operator
Andersen Windows Doors
Lansing, IL
Education
High School Diploma -
Senn
Chicago, IL06-2002
Skills
- Food Safety
- Knife sharpening
- Portion Control
- Waste Reduction
- Temperature Monitoring
- Retail cuts
- Meat Preparation
- Meat identification
- Band saw
- Meat processing
- Order Fulfillment
- Boning
- Temperature Control
- Meat Cutting
- Supplies maintenance
- Safe Food Handling
- Training personnel
- Customer Service
- Sanitation Procedures
- Strong team member
- Machinery Maintenance
- Forklift Operation
- Food presentation
- Multitasking and prioritization
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
Journeyman Meat Cutter
Strack N Van Til
04.2022 - Current
Journeyman Meat Cutter
Meijer
07.2021 - 04.2022
Meat Department Team Leader
Sam's Club
05.2017 - 07.2021
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Forklift Operator
Andersen Windows Doors
High School Diploma -
Senn
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