Jason Warren
Charleston,SC
Summary
Proven leader and skilled merchandiser, I excelled a meat cutter and manager. enhancing product visibility and sales through innovative merchandising strategies. Expert in sanitation protocols and staff leadership, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly improved department efficiency and customer satisfaction, demonstrating a keen ability to drive performance and foster team development.
Skilled Meat Wrapper with background in retail food industry. Experience includes wrapping, weighing, pricing, and displaying meat products while maintaining sanitation standards. Strengths lie in strong organization skills, keen eye for quality control and ability to work efficiently under pressure. Previous roles have demonstrated improved workflow efficiency through effective coordination and communication within the team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter/Assistant Meat Department Manager
Publix
Charleston, SC
06.2007 - 08.2021
- Assisted in ordering and receiving of fresh meat, seafood, and poultry products.
- Organized the display cases to ensure product quality and appeal.
- Monitored inventory levels; restocked shelves as needed.
- Supervised team of department associates; provided training and guidance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, including sanitation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health codes and safety regulations.
- Conducted periodic price checks to monitor competitive pricing.
- Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Provided excellent customer service to customers seeking assistance or advice about products or services.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Collaborated with store management to develop marketing strategies for new products or promotions.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends in order to make informed decisions regarding stock levels, pricing.
- Reviewed daily reports on sales performance against budget goals.
- Developed weekly schedules for department staff members.
- Compiled financial statements detailing monthly expenses and profits.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when resolving conflicts among employees.
- Participated in team meetings with other department managers to discuss strategies for improvement.
- Monitored inventory usage, placed supply orders, and oversaw stocking of new goods.
- Priced items correctly and created all related signs and tags to notify customers of sales and special promotions.
- Coached team members on equipment safety, food handling and merchandising techniques.
- Ensured all meat products were properly labeled, stored, and rotated to maintain quality control.
- Developed cost-saving strategies to reduce waste while maintaining quality standards.
- Monitored inventory levels on a regular basis to ensure that adequate supplies were available for production needs.
- Assisted in the development of new recipes and product ideas for the butcher shop.
- Maintained records of sales, profits, losses, and other financial information related to the butcher shop operations.
- Inspected equipment on a daily basis to ensure proper functioning and safety standards were met.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding product quality or service promptly and courteously.
- Ensured that all orders were filled accurately and delivered in a timely manner.
- Prepared reports summarizing sales figures, labor costs, profit and loss margins for management review.
Meat Cutter/Meat Department Manager
Food Lion
Moncks Corner, SC
10.1999 - 06.2007
- Restocked butcher paper rolls onto spindles located around the work area.
- Prepared special orders from customers that required specific cuts or trimming techniques.
- Checked expiration dates on packages of meat prior to stocking them on shelves or counters.
- Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
- Operated a variety of meat cutting machines such as saws, slicers, grinders and tenderizers.
- Sliced cooked hams, corned beef, bacon and sausage products by hand or with electric slicers.
- Weighed meats for sale at the service counter or pre-packaged for sale in the retail market.
- Operated wrapping machines to package meats for sale in the store or for customers' orders.
- Stocked display cases with freshly cut meats according to merchandising standards.
- Rotated stock on shelves so that older items were used first while maintaining freshness of product.
- Cleaned work areas including counters, floors, walls and equipment using safe sanitizing solutions.
- Maintained records related to production output such as weights of cuts made per order and day.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling sharp knives and other cutting tools.
- Adhered to food safety regulations regarding storage temperatures and sanitation protocols.
- Ordered supplies necessary to maintain inventory levels in accordance with department needs.
- Assisted customers with selecting cuts of meat based on their individual needs.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks on meat cutting equipment such as cleaning blades.
- Assisted other departments within the store when needed during peak business times.
- Provided assistance in training new employees in proper use of meat cutting tools.
- Managed inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of meat products.
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
Meat Wrapper
Walmart
Aiken, South Carolina
08.1998 - 10.1999
- Prepared meat products such as sausages, bacon, ham and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Organized the display cases with fresh meats in a neat and attractive manner.
- Set up cutting equipment and ensured that it is properly functioning before use.
- Stocked shelves with packaged meats, ensuring proper rotation of product based on expiration dates.
- Weighed meats to determine price for customers.
- Wrapped and labeled various types of meat products for sale in the store or for catering orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bryan County High School
Pembroke, GA08-2000
Skills
- Employee Scheduling
- Sanitation protocols
- Food Safety Compliance
- Performance Evaluations
- Product Merchandising
- Pricing expertise
- Budget Administration
- Pricing control
- Pricing strategy
- Schedule Management
- Merchandising Strategies
- Merchandising management
- Pricing understanding
- Cutting techniques
- Inventory ordering
- Sanitation Standards
- Loss prevention policies
- Supply Ordering
- Temperature Monitoring
- Department activity logging
- Ordering Supplies
- Staff Leadership
- Schedule Coordination
- Cross-Department Collaboration
- Replenishment coordination
- Employee Development
- Loss prevention strategies
References
Joe Romanelli
Coworker / Publix
843-568-6967
Jim Murdock
Previous manager / Publix
843-209-9943
Haston Yarborough
Previous Manager / Publix
843-452-4858
Timeline
Meat Cutter/Assistant Meat Department Manager
Publix
06.2007 - 08.2021
Meat Cutter/Meat Department Manager
Food Lion
10.1999 - 06.2007
Meat Wrapper
Walmart
08.1998 - 10.1999
High School Diploma -
Bryan County High School