George Cook
Henderson
Summary
Dedicated butcher with expertise in meat processing, safety protocols, and sanitation compliance. Skilled in maintaining high standards of quality while delivering exceptional customer service. Detail-oriented meat professional with experience in inventory management and team collaboration. Proven ability to execute safety protocols and ensure cleanliness while efficiently processing customer orders.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Butcher
Allen Brothers
Las Vegas
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Operate meat processing equipment safely and efficiently.
- Follow safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and equipment.
- Cut and prepare various meats for display and customer orders.
- Complied with federal, state and local sanitation regulations and department procedures.
- Received and processed customer orders for meat products.
Assistant Butcher
Bj's Wholesale Club
Garner
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the meat preparation area.
- Assisted in cutting and preparing various meat products for display.
- Followed safety and sanitation protocols during food handling processes.
- Supported training of new staff in meat preparation techniques and safety practices.
- Processed customer orders quickly and accurately.
- Kept track of inventory levels and placed orders when necessary.
- Operated grinders, slicers, choppers, and other related equipment safely and efficiently.
- Weighed, priced, and wrapped various cuts of meat for customers.
Meat Cutter
Superior Grocers
Oxnard
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Cut and trim various types of meat according to specifications.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and tools.
- Follow food safety guidelines during meat preparation and storage.
- Operate meat processing equipment safely and effectively.
- Operated a variety of meat cutting machines such as saws, slicers, grinders and tenderizers.
- Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
- Prepared special orders from customers that required specific cuts or trimming techniques.
Meat Cutter
Meijer
Rockford
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Cut and trim various types of meat according to specifications.
- Follow food safety guidelines during meat preparation and storage.
- Operate meat processing equipment safely and effectively.
- Monitor inventory levels of meat products and supplies regularly.
- Assist customers with meat selection and provide product information.
- Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
- Prepared special orders from customers that required specific cuts or trimming techniques.
Butcher
Tyson Foods
Hillsdale
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Operate meat processing equipment safely and efficiently.
- Follow safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and equipment.
Butcher/Meat Cutter
JSE Corporation
Las Vegas
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Operate meat processing equipment safely and efficiently.
- Monitor inventory levels of meat products and supplies.
- Cut and prepare various meats for customer orders.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations.
- Follow health and safety regulations to ensure food safety standards.
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Operated slicers, grinders and other butcher shop equipment safely.
- Complied with federal, state and local sanitation regulations and department procedures.
Senior Meat/Seafood Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery
Las Vegas
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Prepared seafood displays to ensure freshness and visual appeal.
- Assisted customers with seafood selection and cooking recommendations.
- Maintained proper storage conditions for seafood products to ensure quality.
- Processed seafood orders and managed inventory levels efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline seafood preparation workflows.
- Conducted regular cleaning and sanitation of seafood preparation areas.
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and tared seafood department products.
- Cleaned and sanitized display cases daily to ensure customer safety.
Butcher/Manager
The Butcher Block
Henderson
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Prepared various cuts of meat to meet customer specifications.
- Operated meat processing equipment to ensure efficient production flow.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in work areas consistently.
- Trained new employees on safety practices and operational procedures.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations during all tasks.
- Received and processed customer orders for meat products.
- Stocked shelves with freshly cut meats for customers to purchase.
Meat Department Manager
Food Lion Grocery
Richmond
03.2011 - 11.2016
- Managed daily operations of meat department, ensuring product quality and safety.
- Trained and supervised staff on meat preparation and customer service techniques.
- Implemented inventory controls to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce waste.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing feedback and guidance for improvement.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints regarding meat products effectively.
- Ordered, received, and stocked merchandise in a timely manner.
Meat Cutter
Ralphs Fresh Fare
Malibu
01.2003 - 03.2011
- Cut and trim various types of meat according to specifications.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and tools.
- Follow food safety guidelines during meat preparation and storage.
- Assist customers with meat selection and provide product information.
- Operate meat processing equipment safely and effectively.
- Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
- Prepared special orders from customers that required specific cuts or trimming techniques.
Apprentice Meat Cutter
Food Lion Grocery
Henrico
- Assisted in cutting, trimming, and preparing various meat products for display.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of meat department workspace and tools.
- Followed safety protocols while using knives and meat processing equipment.
- Engaged with customers to provide product information and assistance as needed.
- Monitored freshness of products, discarding any items past expiration dates.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RISkills
- Meat processing
- Safety protocols
- Inventory management
- Sanitation compliance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Quality assurance
- Temperature control
Affiliations
- BIKING HIKING AND FISHING
Timeline
Butcher
Allen Brothers
07.2023 - 01.2025
Assistant Butcher
Bj's Wholesale Club
02.2023 - 07.2023
Meat Cutter
Superior Grocers
05.2022 - 01.2023
Meat Cutter
Meijer
09.2020 - 05.2022
Butcher
Tyson Foods
03.2020 - 09.2020
Butcher/Meat Cutter
JSE Corporation
02.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Meat/Seafood Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery
01.2018 - 02.2019
Butcher/Manager
The Butcher Block
11.2016 - 01.2018
Meat Department Manager
Food Lion Grocery
03.2011 - 11.2016
Meat Cutter
Ralphs Fresh Fare
01.2003 - 03.2011
Apprentice Meat Cutter
Food Lion Grocery
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Johnson & Wales University