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John Forst

Queens,NY

Summary

Dynamic Meat Department Clerk with proven expertise at Arons Kissenna Farms in inventory management and customer service. Successfully ensured optimal product quality through effective temperature monitoring and product rotation. Recognized for enhancing team communication, leading to improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Customer-focused Meat Clerk with great service skills and knowledge of inventory. Skilled at orders and known for professionalism and efficiency. Dedicated to maintaining cleanliness and maximizing meat sales. Seasoned Meat and Seafood Clerk with background in retail settings. Demonstrated ability to arrange visually appealing displays, maintain clean work areas, and provide exemplary customer service. Strengths include knowledge of various cuts of meat and seafood, safe handling practices, and inventory management protocols. Previous roles contributed to improved department efficiency and increased customer satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Meat and Seafood Clerk

ivarone brothers
Maspeth, NY
01.2018 - 08.2024
  • Processed orders of fresh and frozen meats, seafoods and other products.
  • Inspected and cleaned fish tanks to ensure proper maintenance of aquatic life.
  • Kept work area neat and organized at all times following health codes set forth by the local government.
  • Trained new employees on food safety guidelines such as proper handling techniques and temperature controls.
  • Ordered inventory from suppliers on a weekly basis to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Assisted customers with selecting the right cuts of meat, seafood and poultry as per their needs.
  • Ensured freshness of products by checking temperatures regularly throughout the day.
  • Received deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items ordered were present in each shipment.
  • Checked expiration dates for all products regularly to ensure quality control standards were met.
  • Organized backroom storage areas in an orderly manner to facilitate easy retrieval of merchandise.
  • Performed daily opening procedures including turning on lights, unlocking doors and setting up displays.
  • Prepared special orders for customers according to their requests.
  • Monitored inventory levels to identify shortages or overstock situations.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions about product availability, pricing or nutritional information.
  • Weighed, priced, packaged and labeled various types of meat and seafood products accurately before displaying them on shelves or refrigerators.
  • Maintained cleanliness in the meat and seafood department by sweeping, mopping floors, cleaning counters and equipment.
  • Rotated product stock regularly so that older items were used first.
  • Stocked shelves with a variety of items such as canned goods, frozen foods and condiments.
  • Adhered to sanitation guidelines while preparing meals using raw ingredients like fish fillets or steak cubes.
  • Used slicers and other department equipment to prepare cuts of meat for customers.
  • Checked products for temperature and expiration dates to maintain consumer safety.
  • Finished trims on steaks, roasts and chops to prepare for traying.
  • Reviewed dates on product labels to take appropriate action.
  • Maintained proper food temperatures for various products.
  • Maintained product knowledge to respond to customer questions and make suggestions.
  • Assessed food for freshness before stocking cases or rotating products.
  • Followed approved procedures for receiving, weighing and breaking down products.
  • Reported out-of-stock products to appropriate personnel.
  • Practiced sanitation procedures by maintaining clean and neat work area.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.

Meat Cutter

brother italian food
Howard Beach, NY
01.2017 - 12.2018

Meat Department Clerk

zum stamtish
Glendale, NY
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Communicated effectively with team members about product availability or any issues that may arise.
  • Recorded temperature readings of coolers and freezers on a daily basis.
  • Followed all food safety guidelines while handling raw meats throughout the day.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly work area in accordance with health and safety regulations.
  • Received daily shipments of fresh meat products from suppliers.

Meat Department Clerk

arons kissenna farms
Flushing, NY
01.2014 - 07.2016
  • Received daily shipments of fresh meat products from suppliers.
  • Participated in weekly inventory counts by counting merchandise in each cooler and freezer compartment.
  • Communicated effectively with team members about product availability or any issues that may arise.

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Meat quality assessment
  • Product rotation
  • Weight scales operation
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Customer service

Timeline

Meat and Seafood Clerk

ivarone brothers
01.2018 - 08.2024

Meat Cutter

brother italian food
01.2017 - 12.2018

Meat Department Clerk

zum stamtish
01.2016 - 12.2017

Meat Department Clerk

arons kissenna farms
01.2014 - 07.2016

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