Experienced Butcher with 18 years of experience. Impeccable hand-eye coordination and proven to create precise and meticulous cuts. Skilled at assembling, disassembling and sanitizing food processing equipment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Butcher, Liquor Department Clerk
KC Sunfresh Market
06.2023 - Current
Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
Prepared meat into forms ready for cooking by boning, tying, grinding, cutting and trimming meats.
Implemented health and food safety protocols for food sales and production environments.
Prepared high-quality cuts of meat by following precise cutting techniques and guidelines.
Gained expertise in various types of meat preparation such as deboning, trimming, tenderizing, and portioning to enhance product offerings.
Packed meats and poultry for display to market to public for sale.
Rotated products to reduce meat spoiling and waste.
Produced meat and poultry products to specifications of customers for sale.
Assisted head butcher in maintaining a clean and organized workspace for efficient workflow.
Weighed, labeled and priced variety of cuts of meat for on-demand selection.
Contributed to inventory management, ensuring accurate counts of available stock for optimal ordering processes.
Learned different selections and types of poultry, pork, beef and fish from head butcher.
Assisted head butcher by inspecting deliveries to verify freshness of meats.
Used skewers, bone knives and twine to lace, tie, and shape roasts.
Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
Maintained cleanliness and safety standards to prevent contamination and comply with regulations.
Handled customer complaints quickly and professionally to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
Received and inspected meat deliveries to verify quality and safety of products.
Monitored and controlled inventory to manage stock levels and prevent waste.
Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining balanced registers and reducing discrepancies at end-of-shift reconciliations.
Maintained a clean and organized store environment for an enhanced shopping experience.
Processed deliveries efficiently, verifying shipment accuracy and stocking shelves in a timely manner to minimize disruption of store operations.
Maintained compliance with local and federal regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages, verifying customer identification as necessary.
Received payments by cash, credit, and personal check and remitted correct change.
Denied alcoholic sales to intoxicated customers and contacted management immediately when issues escalated.
Operated various equipment safely, including pallet jacks and ladders when performing stocking duties or retrieving items from storage areas.
Educated customers on different promotions, spirits and wines to facilitate buying decisions.
Collaborated with team members to achieve daily tasks efficiently, contributing to a positive work environment.
Improved overall store appearance through diligent cleaning practices such as sweeping floors, wiping down surfaces, removing trash regularly.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly to maintain high satisfaction rates.
Contributed to a safe and secure store environment by adhering to established safety protocols and reporting potential hazards promptly to management.
Conducted regular price checks, ensuring accurate pricing information for customers and minimizing discrepancies.
Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Managed efficient cash register operations.
Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Cashier, Deli Worker, Stocker
Parvin Thriftway
04.2017 - 10.2023
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service.
Maintained, clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Promoted positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
Reduced food waste by monitoring product freshness and rotating stock effectively.
Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
Exhibited strong multitasking skills by simultaneously assisting multiple customers while maintaining clean work are.
Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Assisted customers in selecting deli products, offering suggestions for meal planning and preparation.
Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
Collaborated with team members to complete stocking tasks during peak business hours, maintaining and stocked sales floor.
Contributed to store cleanliness, ensuring aisles were free from clutter and hazards for shopper safety.
Ensured proper rotation of perishable goods to maintain freshness and comply with health regulations.
Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
Completed end-of-day tasks such as returning misplaced items to their correct locations, contributing to an organized sales floor for the next day's business.
Meat Department Clerk
Marsh's Sunfresh Market
04.2005 - 06.2023
Wrapped, weighed and filled product with efficiency to manage high volume of customers.
Packaged meat products securely using appropriate wrapping materials to ensure freshness during transport home from store by customers.
Followed proper safety, handling, and cross-contamination procedures.
Handled customer concerns or complaints with professionalism and care, reinforcing a positive company image and cultivating long-term relationships.
Adhered to strict food safety guidelines when handling raw products, protecting both consumer health and company reputation.
Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily tasks, improving overall department productivity.
Unloaded merchandise and stocked cases with new merchandise.
Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations related to meat handling and storage, reducing risk of potential violations.
Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.