George Rodrigues
Barnegat,NJ
Summary
Results-driven professional with a robust background in meat cutting and department management. Known for strong knife handling skills and waste reduction initiatives, ready to leverage expertise to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter
Acme Markets, Inc
Seaside Heights, NJ
07.2016 - Current
- Operated band saws and other cutting tools to prepare meat products for display.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Conducted inventory management tasks such as ordering supplies, rotating stock, reducing spoilage rates, and minimizing overstock issues.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service during peak hours in a fast-paced environment.
Meat Department Manager
A&P Supermarket
Barnegat, NJ
06.1989 - 06.2016
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock to reduce waste while meeting customer demand.
- Supervised daily operations of meat department, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in meat handling and customer service techniques.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, adjusting inventory strategies accordingly for maximized profitability.
- Boosted sales through strategic merchandising of meat products, creating eye-catching displays and promotions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth High School
Elizabeth, NJSkills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Waste reduction
- Cutting speed
- Precision cutting
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Inventory management
- Meat wrapping
- Forklift operation
- Training personnel
- Multitasking and prioritization
Accomplishments
- Acknowledged for extraordinary service by supervisors and clients.
- Awarded and was recognized as "Employee of the Month" in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2026 for exceptiona Customer Sevice.
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Acme Markets, Inc
07.2016 - Current
Meat Department Manager
A&P Supermarket
06.1989 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth High School