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Dominic Appelhanz

Montrose,CO

Summary

Adept at precision meat cutting and demonstrating exceptional teamwork, my expertise in food safety and knife handling, coupled with a strong ability to adapt and communicate effectively, ensured high-quality product presentation and adherence to sanitation practices, contributing to a safer, more productive work environment. Though I have worked with beef and pork products, I have not had expertise in larger areas of my field, such as breaking down a side of beef into precise parts and then further separating those parts into the different pieces of the animal (e.g. breaking down a side to get the shortloin and then removing the tenderloin from the shortloin).

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Butcher

Callaway Packing Inc.
09.2021 - Current
  • Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
  • Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
  • Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
  • Showcased exceptional knife skills, consistently producing precise cuts of meat according to customer preferences.
  • Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on cutting techniques, safety protocols, and product knowledge.
  • Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
  • Developed and maintained safe working environment by strictly adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Disassembled and properly cleaned meat-cutting machines, avoiding contamination.
  • Trimmed fat to remove undesirable parts from cuts of meat.
  • De-boned and ground meat to prepare cuts and portions for sale.
  • Packaged and labeled meat items in preparation for sale to customers.
  • Calculated weight and quantity of meat to determine appropriate pricing for customers.
  • Adjusted machine settings to accommodate different cuts of meat.

Education

High School Diploma -

Holy Guardian Angels School
Olathe, CO
06-2020

Skills

  • Food safety knowledge
  • Knife handling expertise
  • Meat weighing and labeling
  • Meat Cutting
  • Safety practices
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Maintaining sharp tools
  • Meat cutting precision
  • Product presentation
  • Concentration
  • Deboning Techniques
  • Deboning meat
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • Grinding and mincing
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Sausage making
  • Food presentation
  • Adaptability to Change
  • Dexterity
  • Portion sizing
  • Meat packaging
  • Strong team member
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Weighing, measuring & estimating
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Knife Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Product Packaging
  • Basic Math
  • Weight Calculations
  • Staff Supervision
  • De-boning meats
  • Specialty Cuts
  • Tenderizing Methods
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Timeline

Butcher

Callaway Packing Inc.
09.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Holy Guardian Angels School
Dominic Appelhanz