John Nielsen
Tukwila,WA
Summary
Results-driven Meat Department Manager with extensive experience in staff leadership and sanitation standards. Proven track record in training and mentoring employees, optimizing inventory management, and implementing effective merchandising strategies.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Department Manager
West Seattle Thriftway
Seattle, WA
04.2006 - Current
- Managed daily operations of meat department, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for meat processing and customer service.
- Developed inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Implemented pricing strategies in alignment with market trends to enhance sales performance.
Meat Department Manager
Larry's Markets
Bellevue , WA
04.1990 - 04.2006
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate contracts and secure high-quality products at competitive prices.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to health regulations and improve operational efficiency.
- Enhanced customer engagement through personalized service and product knowledge education initiatives.
- Led team meetings to communicate objectives, address challenges, and foster a collaborative work environment.
- 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.
- Boosted sales through strategic merchandising of meat products, creating eye-catching displays and promotions.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
Kitchen Manager
Blue Max Restaurants
Seattle, WA
01.1984 - 01.1990
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed food inventory, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on culinary techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented new menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and dining experience.
Education
Associate of Arts - Meatcutter School
South Seattle Community College Meatcutter School
Seattle, WA 04-1995
High School Diploma -
Highline High School
Burien, WA 06-1982
Skills
- Cutting techniques
- Sanitation standards
- Staff leadership
- Schedule management
- Employee development
- Employee scheduling
- Merchandising strategies
Timeline
Meat Department Manager
West Seattle Thriftway
04.2006 - Current
Meat Department Manager
Larry's Markets
04.1990 - 04.2006
Kitchen Manager
Blue Max Restaurants
01.1984 - 01.1990
Associate of Arts - Meatcutter School
South Seattle Community College Meatcutter School
High School Diploma -
Highline High School