ARTURO RODRIGUEZ JR
South Gate,Ca
Summary
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
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Manager
El Super Market
08.2018 - Current
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Increased weekly sales by 15%-30%.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
Meat Cutter
Superior Grocers
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Replenished butcher counter displays to maintain fresh, appealing produce.
Meat Cutter
Numero Uno Market
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Replenished butcher counter displays to maintain fresh, appealing produce.
- Disassembled and properly cleaned meat-cutting machines, avoiding contamination.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards to prevent contamination and comply with regulations.
Apprentice Meat Cutter
El Super Market
11.2011 - 11.2013
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Disassembled and properly cleaned meat-cutting machines, avoiding contamination.
Meat Department Clerk
Payless Foods
11.2009 - 11.2011
- Followed proper safety, handling and cross-contamination procedures.
- Wrapped, weighed and filled product with efficiency to manage high volume of customers.
- Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.
- Used proper sanitation and food safety techniques to prevent food contamination and illness.
- Gained knowledge of different meats to answer customer questions and suggest best cuts for various dishes.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dominguez High School
Compton, CA06.2009
Skills
- Schedule Coordination
- Cutting Meat
- Supply Ordering
- Creative Solutions
- Client Interactions
- Selling Techniques
- Employee Development
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Critical Thinking
- Replenishment Coordination
- Inventory Ordering
- Compliance Requirements
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Meat Manager
El Super Market
08.2018 - Current
Meat Cutter
Superior Grocers
11.2016 - 11.2018
Meat Cutter
Numero Uno Market
11.2014 - 11.2016
Apprentice Meat Cutter
El Super Market
11.2011 - 11.2013
Meat Department Clerk
Payless Foods
11.2009 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
Dominguez High School