Hi, I’m
Haskel Pierce
Stafford,Virginia
Summary
Hardworking Meat Department Manager adept at providing customers with positive experience at every visit. Maintain stock on shelves and cold storage areas attractive with best meats. Offering 30 years of experience managing meat department for busy grocery stores.
Overview
1
Certificate
Work History
Shoppers Food WarehouseWaldorf
Meat Department Manager
04 2025 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Boosted sales through strategic merchandising of meat products, creating eye-catching displays and promotions.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve overall operations efficiency within the Meat Department by analyzing data on sales trends and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with other department managers to create a cohesive store environment that prioritized customer satisfaction and encouraged repeat business.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- Balanced staffing needs during peak times such as holidays or special events to ensure adequate coverage without sacrificing customer service quality levels.
- Maintained compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations through diligent record-keeping and regular staff training.
- Reduced waste and shrinkage by closely monitoring product expiration dates and rotating stock accordingly.
- Collaborated with store management to develop promotional strategies that highlighted seasonal offerings or specials within the Meat Department.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Conducted regular inspections of department equipment, ensuring proper maintenance for optimal performance levels was reached.
- Increased department efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback and coaching to facilitate professional growth within the team.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the department, resulting in increased productivity among team members.
- Ensured accurate pricing of all meat items by regularly updating price tags and signage as needed.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve overall operations efficiency within the Meat Department by analyzing data on sales trends and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Managed budgets for labor costs, inventory control, and ordering supplies while maintaining desired profit margins.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers with product selection, cooking techniques, and special requests.
- Upheld a safe working environment for staff members by enforcing proper equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
- Boosted sales through strategic merchandising of meat products, creating eye-catching displays and promotions.
- Trained new employees in company policies, best practices, and procedures for handling meat products safely.
- Conducted regular inventories of stock and documented losses using [Software].
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Education
Garfield high school
06.1985
Virginia apprenticeship program
from Apprentice Meat Cutter Training. Virginia State Apprenticeship Program
University Overview
- Awarded joueneyman meat cutter
Skills
- Inventory ordering
- Pricing understanding
- Employee training
- Loss prevention strategies
- Sales and marketing
- Creative merchandising
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
- food safety certification
Timeline
Meat Department Manager
Shoppers Food Warehouse
04 2025 - Current
Garfield high school
Virginia apprenticeship program
from Apprentice Meat Cutter Training. Virginia State Apprenticeship Program