Gabriel Adad
1665 St.John Business Center,MO
Summary
Seasoned employee and current leader with a robust history at Costco Wholesale; Adept in meat cutting and employee development. Excelled in leveraging merchandising strategies and sanitation standards to enhance department performance and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated leadership by significantly boosting team skills and operational efficiency, fostering cross-department collaboration and replenishment coordination.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Manager
Costco Business Center
09.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Meat Department Manager
Costco Wholesale Corp
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Meat Cutter
Costco Wholesale Corp
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
Meat Cutter
Costco Wholesale Corp
06.2017 - 04.2020
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- De-boned and ground meat to prepare cuts and portions for sale.
Meat Department Manager (Temporary)
Costco Wholesale Corp
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Meat Department Supervisor
Costco Wholesale Corp
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Delegated tasks and duties to staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Worked closely with employees and members to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
Meat Cutter
Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2013 - 07.2015
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
Meat Wrapper
Costco Wholesale Corp
11.2012 - 09.2013
- Weighed, wrapped and labeled meat products for sale to grocery customers.
- Protected consumers by consistently following food handling and safety guidelines.
- Upheld department presentation standards with regular cleaning.
- Replenished cases through shifts to maintain consistent sales.
- Offered guests top-notch service, greeting every person and assisting with needs such as locating products.
- Assisted customers with selecting types and cuts of meat by answering questions and offering recommendations.
- Unloaded new product from delivery vehicles and moved efficiently to cooler and freezer for proper storage.
- Minimized spoilage by using first-in-first-out stock management processes.
- Kept shelves and display cases organized, products fronted and expired items removed.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- 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.
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
Meat Wrapper
Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2008 - 11.2012
- Protected consumers by consistently following food handling and safety guidelines.
- Weighed, wrapped and labeled meat products for sale.
- Minimized spoilage by using first-in-first-out stock management processes.
- Replenished cases through shifts to maintain consistent sales.
- Offered members top-notch service, greeting every person and assisting with needs such as locating products.
Service Deli Clerk
Costco Wholesale Corp
07.2007 - 10.2008
- Inspected equipment, refrigerators, and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Made food according to standard recipes and food safety requirements.
- Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fire Science
Miramar Community College
San Diego, CA05.2016
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Platt College
San Diego, CA10.2009
Skills
- Merchandising strategies
- Meat cutting
- Sanitation procedures
- Cutting techniques
- Employee development
- Sanitation standards
- Cross-department collaboration
- Replenishment coordination
Timeline
Meat Manager
Costco Business Center
09.2023 - Current
Meat Department Manager
Costco Wholesale Corp
07.2022 - 09.2023
Meat Cutter
Costco Wholesale Corp
04.2020 - 07.2022
Meat Cutter
Costco Wholesale Corp
06.2017 - 04.2020
Meat Department Manager (Temporary)
Costco Wholesale Corp
12.2016 - 06.2017
Meat Department Supervisor
Costco Wholesale Corp
07.2015 - 12.2016
Meat Cutter
Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2013 - 07.2015
Meat Wrapper
Costco Wholesale Corp
11.2012 - 09.2013
Meat Wrapper
Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2008 - 11.2012
Service Deli Clerk
Costco Wholesale Corp
07.2007 - 10.2008
Associate of Arts - Fire Science
Miramar Community College
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Platt College
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