Chad page
Ortonville,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented Meat Cutter and Manager with a proven track record in quality control and adherence to safety standards. Expertise in optimizing sales through effective merchandising and team collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter
Costco
Auburn Hills, Michigan
10.2017 - Current
- Cut and trimmed meat products to meet quality standards for customer satisfaction.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the meat department area.
- Operate meat slicing equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assisted customers with selecting meat cuts tailored to their preferences and needs.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations.
- Follow food safety guidelines during preparation and storage.
- Train new staff on proper cutting techniques and equipment use.
- Operated a variety of meat cutting machines such as saws, slicers, grinders and tenderizers.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling sharp knives and other cutting tools.
- Weighed and packaged meats for sale, ensuring accurate portions and presentation for customers.
- Operated wrapping machines to package meats for sale in the store or for customers' orders.
- Reviewed expiration dates on meat packages before stocking them on shelves for customer safety.
- Rotated stock on shelves so that older items were used first while maintaining freshness of product.
am merchant
Costco
Shelby, Michigan
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Coordinated cross-department efforts to enhance product availability for improved customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations during product handling processes.
- Optimized product displays for maximum visibility in-store.
- Merchandised store displays to highlight promotional items, driving increased sales.
- Reduced shrink by implementing loss prevention processes.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Executed floor moves and maintained merchandising and housekeeping standards to ensure well-organized and appealing sales areas.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
Meat Manager
Costco
Shelby, Michigan
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed meat department operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Trained and supervised staff to maintain high-quality product presentation.
- Oversaw inventory management for fresh and packaged meat products.
- Implemented effective merchandising strategies to enhance customer experience.
- Developed schedules for team members to optimize department efficiency.
- Assisted customers in selecting meat products, providing knowledgeable recommendations.
- Packed display case with meat and poultry products, checking price tags for accuracy.
- Developed merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profits.
- Performed waste minimization, saleable yield and predictive costing methods for meat department.
- Ordered merchandise and supplies to ensure appropriate inventory levels.
- Reviewed customer complaints about product freshness or quality and took corrective action.
- Implemented cost control measures to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Managed meat department staff, including hiring and training of new employees.
- Provided ongoing feedback to store management on performance metrics and opportunities for improvement.
- Adhered to all health codes and sanitation requirements when handling meats.
- Oversaw proper storage methods for raw materials, finished goods.
- Prepared weekly ordering schedules based on projected sales volumes.
- Ensured that all products were properly labeled with expiration dates, ingredients lists.
- Coached team members on equipment safety, food handling and merchandising techniques.
- Priced items correctly and created all related signs and tags to notify customers of sales and special promotions.
- Determined effective department schedules and delegated work to employees based upon strength and experience.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
Meat Manager
Costco
Livonia, Michigan
03.2010 - 03.2014
- Delivered customer service at Lakeside location, ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing inquiries.
Meat Cutter
Costco
Bloomfield Township, Michigan
04.2009 - 03.2010
- Assisted in daily operations at Auburn Hills location, ensuring efficient workflow and customer satisfaction
- Cut and trim various meats to meet customer specifications.
- Operate meat cutting equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the meat department.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MISkills
- Meat display techniques
- Quality control
- Food safety
- Sanitary standards
- Inventory management
- Workplace safety
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Adaptability to change
- Hand-eye coordination
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Customer engagement strategies
- Problem solving
- Concentration
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Costco
10.2017 - Current
am merchant
Costco
03.2016 - 10.2017
Meat Manager
Costco
03.2014 - 03.2016
Meat Manager
Costco
03.2010 - 03.2014
Meat Cutter
Costco
04.2009 - 03.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Saginaw Valley State University