Andrew Peterson
Meat Cutter
Montgomery,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable meat cutter with strong foundation in meat cutting techniques and history of maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Successfully contributed to team efficiency by ensuring precise cuts and minimizing waste. Demonstrates proficiency in knife handling and knowledge of meat preparation, consistently delivering reliable results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter
Jewel Osco
3795 Orchard Rd, Oswego, Il 60543
03.2023 - 05.2025
- 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.
- 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.
Grocery Clerk
Jewel Osco
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Demonstrated flexibility in work schedule by covering shifts or assisting with additional tasks as needed, contributing to a cohesive team dynamic.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oswego High School
Oswego, IL05-2022
Skills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Quality control
- Meat processing
- Deboning techniques
- Meat identification
Accomplishments
- Managed and oversaw the training and hiring of various meat-processing employees.
- Acknowledged for extraordinary service by supervisors and clients.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Reading
- Camping
- Cooking
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Jewel Osco
03.2023 - 05.2025
Grocery Clerk
Jewel Osco
01.2020 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Oswego High School