Joseph Enzensperger
Spokane,WA
Summary
Experienced Meat cutter adept at completing projects with confidence and skill. History of performing well under pressure and accomplishing successive assignments with high accuracy and efficiency. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adapts well to changing situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Department Manager
Safeway
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring the highest quality and freshest meat products were available.
- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers with product selection, cooking techniques, and special requests.
- Trained new employees in company policies, best practices, and procedures for handling meat products safely.
- Reduced waste and shrinkage by closely monitoring product expiration dates and rotating stock accordingly.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
- Ensured accurate pricing of all meat items by regularly updating price tags and signage as needed.
Meat Cutter
Safeway
01.2011 - 12.2023
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Replenished butcher counter displays to maintain fresh, appealing products.
- Prepared poultry by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Resolved delivery discrepancies to maintain accurate stock and finances.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
Education
Meat Cutter's Certification - Butchery
UFCW 5 Meat Cutter Apprenticeship Classes
Novato, CA09.2014
Skills
- Carcass Cutting
- Bovine Anatomy
- Forklift Operation
- Cutting Safety
- Personnel Training
- Special Requests
- Meat Industry Knowledge
- Management
- Cooking Methods
- Retail Cuts
- Safe Work Practices
- High-Volume Environments
Timeline
Meat Department Manager
Safeway
01.2024 - Current
Meat Cutter
Safeway
01.2011 - 12.2023
Meat Cutter's Certification - Butchery
UFCW 5 Meat Cutter Apprenticeship Classes