Andre Reynolds
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Hardworking Meat Department Manager adept at providing customers with positive experience at every visit. Maintain stock on shelves and cold storage areas attractive with best meats. Offering 5 years of experience managing meat department for busy grocery stores. Attentive and enthusiastic Meat Department Manager with background in training, team leadership and schedule coordination. Knowledgeable about retail operations and all areas of meat department, including proper equipment use, cleaning standards and maintaining food safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Department Manager
Food Lion
09.2022 - Current
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring the highest quality and freshest meat products were available.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Reduced waste and shrinkage by closely monitoring product expiration dates and rotating stock accordingly.
- Boosted sales through strategic merchandising of meat products, creating eye-catching displays and promotions.
- Ensured accurate pricing of all meat items by regularly updating price tags and signage as needed.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Butcher
The Butcher Market
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Demonstrated versatility by proficiently handling various types of meat including beef, poultry, pork, lamb, and fish.
- Implemented creative merchandising ideas to attract customers and promote special offers, resulting in increased sales.
Cook Shift Leader
Red Monkey Foods
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
Landscaper
LandCare
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure proper allocation of resources for each project.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Constructed hardscape elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, water features for enhanced functionality of outdoor spaces.
- Designed and installed custom landscape features to meet clients'' aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sanderson High School
Raleigh, NC05.2016
Skills
- Cutting techniques
- Sanitation Standards
- Staff Leadership
- Schedule Management
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Knife handling expertise
- Customer Service
- Food safety knowledge
- Meat weighing and labeling
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Meat Department Manager
Food Lion
09.2022 - Current
Butcher
The Butcher Market
03.2019 - 09.2022
Cook Shift Leader
Red Monkey Foods
01.2018 - 02.2019
Landscaper
LandCare
02.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Sanderson High School