Jeffery Hurd
McPherson,KS
Summary
Dynamic meat industry professional with expertise in cutting precision and customer service, honed at Krehbiels Specialty Meat. Proven track record in optimizing product presentation and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Adept at training teams and enhancing operational efficiency, resulting in improved quality and customer satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Meat Cutter
Krehbiels Specialty Meat
10.2019 - Current
- Conducted inventory audits to ensure accurate product counts, preventing stock discrepancies and ordering errors.
- Trained new team members in proper meat cutting techniques, resulting in improved efficiency and consistency among staff.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and promptly addressing any potential hazards.
- Facilitated smooth operations during busy periods by delegating tasks effectively among team members according to individual skill sets.
- Optimized display cases for visual appeal, consistently rotating products to maintain freshness and attract customer attention.
- Assisted with setting pricing strategies based on market trends, contributing to increased profitability for the store''s meat section.
- Adhered to food safety regulations at all times, maintaining a clean workspace free of contaminants or hazards that could compromise product quality or consumer health.
Meat Department Manager
Lowes Foods
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring the highest quality and freshest meat products were available.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Managed a crew of 4 meat cutters and wrappers in a fast paced environment.
- Maintained compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations through diligent record-keeping and regular staff training.
Meat Inspector
Usda Fsis
03.2012 - 08.2015
- Improved overall quality of meat products by identifying and addressing sanitation issues in processing plants.
- Identified potential hazards during inspections, taking necessary steps to mitigate risks associated with contaminated or spoiled products.
- Built strong relationships with industry stakeholders, fostering a cooperative environment for addressing challenges and opportunities within the meat production sector.
- Provided timely feedback on inspection results to plant management, enabling swift implementation of corrective measures when needed.
- Collaborated with plant management to implement corrective actions for identified deficiencies, resulting in increased regulatory compliance.
- Post Mortem and Ante Mortem inspection in a high speed beef processing facility
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Cutting precision
- Workplace safety
- Food safety regulations
- Meat processing
- Product presentation
- Merchandising strategies
- Knife handling skills
- Order fulfillment
- Supply ordering
- Portion control
- Expert butchery techniques
- Customer service abilities
Certification
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certification - International HACCP Alliance.
- USDA Red Meat inspection Training
- Associated Wholesale Grocers Meat manager training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Meat Cutter
Krehbiels Specialty Meat
10.2019 - Current
Meat Department Manager
Lowes Foods
12.2018 - 09.2019
Meat Inspector
Usda Fsis
03.2012 - 08.2015
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Independence University
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