DEMECIA CASIMIR
Kingston,USA
Summary
Experienced butcher with extensive background in fresh meat cutting, seafood processing, customer service, and maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. Skilled in inventory control, equipment maintenance, and creating a welcoming experience at the meat and seafood counter. Dedicated to delivering excellent service and high-quality cuts in fast-paced retail environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
BUTCHER
Gristedes Foods Inc
New York, New York
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained fresh seafood and meat case and walk-in inventory to ensure quality and prevent expired products.
- Filleted and portioned various kinds of fish according to company standards.
- Wrapped each product and labeled for retail including the COO notice.
- Followed all sanitation & food safety guidelines set by DOH & DOA.
- Provided excellent service & product knowledge to customers seeking preparation & cooking guidance.
- Supported daily seafood and meat cutting needs at multiple locations to meet customer demand.
BUTCHER
Citarella Gourmet Market
New York, New York
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Maintained department equipment, ensuring cleanliness and operational readiness.
- Set up fresh seafood area with products ranging from whole fish, filleted fish, shellfish, etc. (approx. 30ft in length).
- Assisted customers with options, preparation, and wrapping of their seafood orders.
- Ensured compliance with sanitation and safety standards set by DOH and DOA.
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain product freshness and minimize waste.
- Delivered excellent customer service at the meat counter, seafood counter and retail floor.
BUTCHER
The Greene Grape Provisions
New York, New York
09.2016 - 04.2020
- Provided knowledgeable guidance to customers about meat and seafood origin, preparation, and cooking methods.
- Ordered and managed meat and seafood inventory to maintain product availability.
- Daily setup and breakdown of the fresh fish case while maintaining customer presence and DOH guidelines.
- Filleted whole fish and cut to order customer specific portion sizes.
- Maintained facilities in compliance with Department of Agriculture regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Seattle Pacific University
03.2016
Skills
- Meat cutting
- Customer service
- Seafood processing
- Inventory Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Food safety & sanitation
- Cross-department Collab
- Temperature Monitoring
- Customer Service
- Merchandising
- Loss Prevention
Personal Information
Title: Butcher
Timeline
BUTCHER
Gristedes Foods Inc
10.2022 - Current
BUTCHER
Citarella Gourmet Market
10.2020 - 03.2022
BUTCHER
The Greene Grape Provisions
09.2016 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Seattle Pacific University