Erick Baez
Whole Food Market (Las Colinas)
Grand Prairie ,TX
9
years of professional experience
Dynamic Meat Department Assistant Manager at Whole Foods Market with expertise in knife handling and food safety compliance. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and effective merchandising techniques. Successfully optimized inventory processes, reducing waste and improving department efficiency while training staff on best practices.
Work History
Meat Department Assistant Manager
8 Months- Assisted in managing daily operations of meat department to maintain quality and safety standards.
- Trained staff on effective meat handling methods and customer service practices.
- Implemented inventory processes to optimize stock levels and minimize waste.
- Collaborated with team members to create promotional displays that increased product visibility and sales.
- Monitored health regulation compliance through regular inspections of equipment and workspaces.
- Supported weekly scheduling to effectively allocate workforce during peak hours.
- Engaged customers with product knowledge and recommendations to enhance shopping experiences.
- Contributed to cost control by identifying efficiency improvement opportunities within department operations.
- Maintained sanitized work areas in line with food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Streamlined inventory management through careful monitoring and prompt ordering of products.
- Increased department efficiency by training new employees on cutting techniques and equipment operation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and assisting with meat selection.
- Managed budget constraints while ensuring high product quality through strategic purchasing decisions.
- Conducted equipment maintenance checks to guarantee safe operations for all team members in the meat department.
- Participated in cross-departmental initiatives to contribute to overall store success.
Butcher
5 Years 6 Months- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area according to food safety standards.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided cooking recommendations for various cuts.
- Trained new staff on proper butchering techniques and safety protocols to enhance team efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations of the butcher department, ensuring adherence to quality control measures.
- 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.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
- Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
- 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.
- Demonstrated versatility by proficiently handling various types of meat including beef, poultry, pork, lamb, and fish.
Cook
2 Years 7 Months- Prepared diverse food items adhering to Whole Foods' quality and safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to create seasonal menu offerings based on customer preferences.
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to operational procedures and training new hires.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, resulting in faster service times during peak hours.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Butcher Certificate - Butchering
Skills
Knife handling
Workplace safety
Meat cutting expertise
Sanitation practices
Stock rotation
Food safety compliance
Product display
Temperature monitoring
Maintaining freshness
Merchandising techniques
Meat packaging
Safe food handling
Package preparation
Specialty cuts
Truck unloading
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Meat Department Assistant Manager
Whole Food Market (Las Colinas)
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Butcher
Whole Food Market (Park Lane)
04.2020 - 10.2025Read More
Cook
Whole Foods (Park Lane)
09.2017 - 04.2020Read More
El Centro College
Associate of Science from Culinary Arts
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Butcher Apprentice Program
Butcher Certificate from Butchering
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