Dominique Kimbell
Fayetteville,GA
Summary
Practiced Butcher with 8 years of experience in field and capacity to understand and operate according to orders and guidelines. Well-versed in using proven culinary methods to provide excellent products.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Seasoned Head Butcher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in precision cutting, inventory management, and quality control. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Butcher
Chubby Cattle Waygu House
Atlanta, GA
11.2024 - Current
- Led team of butchers to deliver efficient and timely customer service, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated ordering, stocking, and inventory of meat products to ensure optimal product availability.
- Trained new butchers in proper cutting techniques and safety protocol.
- Ordered fresh meats from local suppliers on a regular basis.
- Ensured all meats were stored at correct temperatures to maintain freshness and quality.
- Advised customers on various cuts of meat, cooking methods, and storage techniques to improve their culinary experience.
- Performed comprehensive meat processing tasks, including de-boning, trimming, cutting, grinding, slicing, wrapping, weighing, pricing, labeling, and merchandising products in accordance with quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness standards throughout the work area by following health regulations.
- Checked food storage areas, displays and equipment such as freezers and refrigerators to review temperatures, cleanliness, and stock.
Lead Meat Cutter
The Fresh Market
Peachtree City, GA
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking the product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Closely monitored display and refrigerator temperatures to ensure safety and quality of products.
- Arranged cut meat and products in the display case for customer viewing and selection.
- Educated customers on meat choices and preparation methods to promote informed purchasing.
- Utilized suggestive selling techniques to enhance customer experience. and other sales techniques via in-store intercom and one-on-one customer contact.
- Engaged in suggestive selling and other sales techniques via in-store intercom and one-on-one customer contact.
Journeyman Meat Cutter
Halal Farms
Griffin, GA
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Processed beef, pork, and bison for optimal freezer storage, ensuring product quality and freshness.
- Cut meat into sub-primal and retail cuts, maximizing yield and meeting customer specifications.
- Processed beef, pork, and bison in a designated area for optimal freezer storage.
- Complied with federal, state and local sanitation regulations and department procedures.
- Processed fresh meat items in a clean, organized workspace to ensure quality and safety. in walk-in cooler.
- Resolved customer issues with knowledgeable and friendly service, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Lead Meat Cutter
Carlton Farms
Carlton, OR
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
- Stored meat to minimize waste and enhance product freshness.
- Evaluated meat temperatures for safety and quality and kept detailed records of heat statuses.
- Properly stored meat to decrease waste and increase product freshness span.
- Broke down hanging beef into specific cuts from chuck to hindquarter in a precise manner.
- Broke down whole hogs and beef into retail-ready cuts for sale, ensuring quality presentation.
- Processed sides of meat into specific cuts for retail display. of beef, whole pigs, chickens and other animals to separate into individual cuts.
- Processed sides of beef, whole pigs, and chickens into individual cuts for retail.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on maintaining cleanliness and effective client interactions.
Head Butcher
Mckimbell's Clover
Griffin, GA
01.2014 - 03.2020
- Managed and implemented revenue strategies, sales initiatives, and customer engagement tactics, resulting in 95% increase in client base.
- Oversaw management and implementation of new revenue strategies, sales initiatives and customer engagement tactics, increasing client base by 95%.
- Implemented requirements for production of animal products, adhering to religious law prescriptions relevant to animal food preparation.
- Processed viscera, cutting, trimming, washing and sorting animal parts to prepare edible portions of offal for further processing.
- Skinned whole animals and separated segments of animals to prepare for cutting and packaging.
- Increased revenue through strategic sales initiatives. and facilitated sales activity while developing consistent employee measurements for exceeding goals.
Meat Cutter
Colorado Premium Foods
Carrollton, GA
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Prepared beef and pork for freezer storage to maintain freshness and extend shelf life.
- Processed beef and pork for optimal freezer storage.
- Maintained fully stocked retail shelves while rotating perishable products to prevent expiration and waste.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve production goals and ensure efficient workflow. to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
- Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
- Carefully boxed and labeled products for organized transportation to the next production stage. to ensure smooth production line flow.
- Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Islamic Studies
Halal Watch World
New York, NYAssociate of Science - Paralegal Studies
MedTech College
Atlanta, GASkills
- Recruiting and hiring
- Sales process
- Sales tracking
- Promotional sales events
- Market intelligence
- Social media savvy
- Consultative and relationship selling
- Complex project negotiations
- Multidisciplinary team leadership
- Cross-cultural sales background
- Profit and revenue-generating strategies
- Rapport and relationship building
- Compelling leadership skills
- Lead generation
- Data entry experience
- Precise
- Great eye for detail
- Data management
- Planning
- Computer skills
- Meat preparation
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Following regulations
- Cutting safety
- Product packaging
- Meat cutting
- Temperature checks
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Exceeded sales goals by an average of 95% in 1 Year
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings..
- Recognized as Employee of the year for outstanding performance and team contributions.
- Created a highly effective new system that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Created highly effective new Zabiha process that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
Certification
- OSHA certification: HACCP Certification
Timeline
Head Butcher
Chubby Cattle Waygu House
11.2024 - Current
Lead Meat Cutter
The Fresh Market
03.2023 - 09.2024
Journeyman Meat Cutter
Halal Farms
01.2022 - 02.2023
Lead Meat Cutter
Carlton Farms
03.2020 - 01.2022
Meat Cutter
Colorado Premium Foods
10.2015 - 05.2017
Head Butcher
Mckimbell's Clover
01.2014 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Islamic Studies
Halal Watch World
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
MedTech College