Sales-oriented meat cutter with distinct cutting, customer service and quality assurance skills. Proven history of best-in-class work with knowledge. Successful at providing thorough information to customers and staying calm in high-traffic times.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Butcher
Carniceria La Yakesita
Bakersfield
10.2022 - 12.2024
Executed daily production schedule and preparation requirements obtained from chef.
Organized the ordering, stocking, and inventory of meat products.
Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
Kept detailed records of meat cuts for accurate inventories.
Evaluated meat temperatures for safety and quality and kept detailed records of heat statuses.
Inspected and stored meat upon delivery by verifying compliance with company quality standards.
Weighed, labeled and priced variety of cuts of meat for on-demand selections.
Disposed of expired meats in accordance with food safety regulations.
Rotated products to decrease chance of meat spoiling and reduce waste and loss of profits.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to prepare and execute special orders or catering requests.
Enforced approved safety codes and cultivated orderly and systematic environment.
Updated inventory records and managed stock rotation to ensure product freshness.
Maintained proper food temperatures for various products.
Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
Maintained fully stocked retail shelves while rotating perishable products to prevent expiration and waste.
Ordered fresh meats from local suppliers on a regular basis.
Trained employees on safety and protective clothing guidelines to minimize injuries.
Prepared poultry for sale and consumption by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
Supplied and trained personnel on matters of cleanliness, client interactions and various types of meat cuts.
Accepted and examined quality and correctness of daily meat deliveries.
Identified perishable inventory nearing expiration date and marked down prices to minimize waste.
Trained new butchers in proper cutting techniques and safety protocols.
Meat Manager
Smart&final
Bakerfield, California
03.2021 - 11.2023
Reviewed customer complaints about product freshness or quality and took corrective action as needed.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
Security Officer
Exact Staffing
Bakersfield, CA
04.2020 - 12.2021
Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
Warned violators of rule infractions and expelled people continuously engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
Produce Manager
Superior Grocery Store
Bakersfield, CA
06.2017 - 08.2019
Planned attractive displays, replenishing purchased items to maintain eye-catching appearance.
Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
Maintained department equipment and advised general manager of equipment repair needs.
Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Bakersfield, CA
05-2010
Skills
Streamlined workflow efficiency by implementing proper inventory management and storage practices