David Mauliola
Kula,HI
Summary
Experienced Meatcutter with over 26 years in meat preparation and quality control. Skilled in precision cutting, food safety compliance, and inventory management. Proven record of enhancing customer service and operational efficiency through strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Committed to maintaining high workplace safety standards while training new employees in best practices.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Meatcutter
Costco
Kahului, Hawaii
03.2000 - Current
- Cut and trim various types of meat to customer specifications.
- Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
- Operate and maintain meat cutting equipment safely.
- 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.
- Prepared special orders from customers that required specific cuts or trimming techniques.
- Weighed meats for sale at the service counter or pre-packaged for sale in the retail market.
- Operate wrapping machines to package meats for sale in the store or for customers' order.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of meat cutting area.
- Engaged with customers to understand their needs, providing recommendations for meat selection and preparation.
- Assisted customers with selecting cuts of meat based on their individual needs.
- Provide excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all operations.
- Adhered to food safety regulations regarding storage temperatures and sanitation protocols.
- Closely monitored display and refrigerator temperatures to ensure safety and quality of products.
- Complied with federal, state and local sanitation regulations and department procedures.
- Managed inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of meat products.
- Monitor inventory levels and restock products as needed.
- Ordered supplies necessary to maintain inventory levels in accordance with department needs.
- Rotated stock on shelves so that older items were used first while maintaining freshness of product.
- Maintained fully stocked retail shelves while rotating perishable products to prevent expiration and waste.
- Maintained records related to production output such as weights of cuts made per order and day.
- Executed daily production schedule and preparation requirements obtained from chef.
- Collaborate with team members to improve workflow efficiency in the department.
- Provided assistance in training new employees in proper use of meat cutting tools.
- Provided training to new employees on proper meat cutting techniques and safety procedures. on safety and protective clothing guidelines to minimize injuries.
- Trained new employees on cleanliness, client engagement strategies and various types of meat cuts.
- Assisted other departments within the store when needed during peak business times.
- Received and inspected incoming shipments of fresh and frozen meats to ensure product quality.
- Followed emergency procedures in event of workplace accidents.
- Maintained proper food temperatures for various products.
- Assisted in the development of promotional displays and marketing materials for meat products.
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Building Maintaince
Maui Community College
KahuluiSkills
- Meat preparation
- Food safety oversight
- Quality control
- Workplace safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Customer engagement
- Adaptability to change
Affiliations
- Volunteer Youth basketball, soccer and baseball coach
High School Wrestling Head Coach
Youth Leader and Youth Pastor for over 30 years
Timeline
Meatcutter
Costco
03.2000 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Building Maintaince
Maui Community College