CHAD BARNES
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Accomplished Meat Cutter with expertise in delivering high-quality cuts while adhering to safety standards. Proficient in innovative meat cutting techniques that enhance team efficiency and reduce waste. Committed to applying extensive experience in meat preparation and knife handling to support operational success in a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter
Albertsons
01.2015 - 09.2025
- Ensured product freshness by effectively labeling and displaying meat items.
- Maintained equipment to optimize operational performance and minimize downtime.
- Executed sanitation protocols to uphold strict health code compliance consistently.
- Trained new staff on cutting techniques and safety protocols for improved performance.
- Collaborated with team to enhance production workflows and increase efficiency.
- Processed assorted meat cuts, ensuring quality and freshness for customer satisfaction.
Meat Cutter
Sam's Club
2009 - 2020
- Operated meat cutting equipment with precision and adherence to safety standards.
- Processed various cuts of meat, ensuring quality and freshness for customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory levels, reducing waste through efficient stock management.
- Trained new staff on proper cutting techniques and safety protocols to enhance team performance.
Meat Cutter
Hi Nabor
2003 - 01.2019
- Enhanced product display by labeling and rotating meat merchandise effectively.
- Conducted routine machinery maintenance to ensure optimal operational performance.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of work area, adhering to health regulations.
- Followed safety standards to ensure a secure work environment.
- Operated automatic wrapping machine for efficient meat packaging and safety compliance.
- Executed precise cutting and preparation of various meat cuts using tools.
Meat Wrapper/Cutter
Costco Wholesale
01.2014 - 2016
- Ensured product freshness by labeling and rotating meat merchandise regularly.
- Maintained equipment functionality through routine inspections and reassembly.
- Sanitized work area to comply with health codes throughout the shift.
- Adhered to safety standards while operating machinery and equipment.
- Safely loaded meat packages into automatic wrapping machine from wheeled rack.
- Operated meat grinder to produce consistent, quality merchandise for customers.
Meat Processing Specialist
Piggly Wiggly
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by professionally addressing inquiries and resolving concerns.
- Safely operated various power equipment for scaling, pricing, and lifting tasks.
- Maintained optimal display of meat products aligned with sales performance.
- Processed and packaged meat and poultry to ensure quality and safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Istrouma High Magnet and Technology School
Baton Rouge, LA01.2000
Skills
- Meat display skills
- Culinary techniques
- Quantitative analysis expertise
- Timely cargo handling
- Employee training
- Efficient packaging and labeling
- Strong verbal communication
- Customer engagement
- Sanitation practices
- Precision slicing
- Precision grinding
- Operational scaling expertise
- Precision cutting techniques
- Culinary knife skills
- Package management
- Tenderizing techniques
- Skilled in forklift operation
- Precision knife techniques
- Precision cutting techniques
- Maintaining workplace cleanliness
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Albertsons
01.2015 - 09.2025
Meat Wrapper/Cutter
Costco Wholesale
01.2014 - 2016
Meat Processing Specialist
Piggly Wiggly
01.2012 - 01.2014
Meat Cutter
Sam's Club
2009 - 2020
Meat Cutter
Hi Nabor
2003 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Istrouma High Magnet and Technology School