Ed Carter
Opelousas,LA
Summary
Adept Meat Cutter and Market Manager with a proven track record at Lyons Market, I excel in knife handling and team leadership. Demonstrated success in enhancing food safety and presentation, while training personnel for peak performance. My strategic approach to merchandising and waste reduction has significantly boosted sales and customer satisfaction.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter
Super1
Opelousas, LA
10.2022 - Current
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Cut meats to customers request, helping to select the best cuts of meat for their desired recipes, which results in satisfied customers.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
Meat Market Manager
Lyons Market
Opelousas, LA
09.2009 - 06.2019
- Managed staff scheduling, training, and development to ensure optimal team productivity.
- Implemented strategic merchandising plans for increased sales and profit margins.
- Balanced the budget effectively, tracking expenses against projected income; managing costs related to labor and supplies.
Meat Cutter
Cannata's Family Markets
Morgan City, LA
06.1989 - 06.1992
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Cleaned market, wrapped, and helped customers when needed.
Education
History Teacher Education
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LAGeneral Studies -
South Terrebonne High School
Bourg, LA04.1988
Skills
- Knife Handling
- Food Safety
- Sanitation Practices
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Quality Control
- Waste Reduction
- Cutting Speed
- Deboning Techniques
- Workplace Safety
- Customer service abilities
- Food presentation
- Management
- Product presentation
- Food safety knowledge
- Forklift Operation
- Training personnel
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Super1
10.2022 - Current
Meat Market Manager
Lyons Market
09.2009 - 06.2019
Meat Cutter
Cannata's Family Markets
06.1989 - 06.1992
History Teacher Education
South Louisiana Community College
General Studies -
South Terrebonne High School