FRANCISCO FENELUS
Dedham,MA
Summary
Skilled butcher with hands-on experience in meat cutting, trimming, and packaging. Strong understanding of safety standards, sanitation procedures, and inventory control in the meat industry. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with customers and provide high-quality service. Noteworthy impact on improving operational efficiency in previous roles through keen organization and time management skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Butcher
Bjs Wholesales Club
Quincy, MA
08.2015 - Current
- Organized the ordering, stocking, and inventory of meat products.
- Maintained fully stocked retail shelves while rotating perishable products to prevent expiration and waste.
- Trained new butchers in proper cutting techniques and safety protocols.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of butchering equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Expertly deboned and trimmed meats with precision to minimize waste.
- Properly stored meat to decrease waste and increase product freshness span.
- Arranged cut meat and products in display case for customer viewing and selection.
Residential Counselor
Vinfen, Greater Boston
Hyde Park, MA
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Maintained accurate records of client information including medical histories, medications administered, counseling sessions attended.
- Monitored client progress, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.
- Provided transportation for clients as needed to appointments or other activities outside the residence.
- Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.
- Created a safe environment that promotes self-expression, respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, empathy, and acceptance among residents.
- Prepared meals and assisted clients with laundry and household chores.
Butcher
Stop & Shop
Roslindale, MA
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas to maintain health standards.
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and hygiene standards in meat preparation and storage.
- Monitored storage conditions, including temperature controls, to prevent spoilage.
- Cut, trimmed and grinded meats to prepare for cooking form.
- Organized and maintained inventory of fresh, frozen, and cured meats.
- Skillfully operated cutting tools and machinery to trim, slice, and cut meat according to customer specifications.
- Packaged, weighed, and labeled meat products accurately for retail sale.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - English
ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Boston, MASkills
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Meat preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Temperature control
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Meat cutting precision
- Grinding and mincing
- Safe food handling
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Knife handling expertise
- Processing equipment proficiency
- Portioning Skills
- Cold storage management
- Multitasking capacity
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Vinfen, Greater Boston
09.2016 - 10.2017
Butcher
Stop & Shop
11.2015 - 08.2016
Butcher
Bjs Wholesales Club
08.2015 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - English
ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE