JOSEPH GAGLIANO
Haverstraw,NY
Summary
With 32 years of experience as a skilled butcher, I have refined my culinary expertise to consistently deliver high-quality products. My extensive knowledge and skills allow me to comply with regulations and maintain a safe workplace. Committed to providing excellent customer service and top-notch products, I am dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction and surpassing expectations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
MEAT BUTCHER
BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB
02.2018 - Current
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Demonstrated versatility by proficiently handling various types of meat including beef, poultry, pork, lamb, and fish.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
MEAT BUTCHER
MAIN STREET WHOLESALE MEATS
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Demonstrated versatility by proficiently handling various types of meat including beef, poultry, pork, lamb, and fish.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance checks, keeping machinery functioning efficiently and safely.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing expert advice on meat selection and preparation techniques.
- Assisted in training new staff members on cutting techniques, safety protocols, and product knowledge.
- Replenished butcher counter displays to maintain fresh, appealing product.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
- Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
MEAT BUTCHER
FAIRWAY MARKET
01.2012 - 07.2016
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Demonstrated versatility by proficiently handling various types of meat including beef, poultry, pork, lamb, and fish.
- Reduced wait time for customers through efficient multitasking during peak hours.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in butchery area, ensuring hygienic environment for food preparation.
- Implemented new inventory management techniques to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
- Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
MEAT BUTCHER
IAVARONE BROTHERS
12.2010 - 12.2011
- Stocked meat in meat department for customers and cut meat for special orders
- Take special orders from customers and provide special cuts
- Assist customers with special requests and answer questions about our meat products and services
- Cut custom sides of beef helping create awesome for Special Orders
- Butchered all meats for full service meat case including special orders in meat department
- Provided excellent customer service, as well as learning the art of butchering Removed any expired meat from shelves, disposed of old meat products and placed fresh cut packaged meat on shelves
- WeiWeigh and packaging meat, Cut and process a variety of meat products
- Provided excellent customer service to customers.
MEAT BUTCHER
STOP & SHOP
07.1991 - 12.2010
- Received and unloaded incoming shipments and price product to ensure product quality, protection and rotation in cases and cooler
- Excelled in providing customer service along with giving insight about healthy organics and hormone free based products
- Assist customers with special requests and answer questions about our meat products and services
- Ensured compliance with safety and sanitation standards mandated by state, federal and OSHA regulations
- Take special orders from customers and provide special cuts
- Cut and package meat products for retail
- Completed a variety of customer orders that dealt with fresh handle customer complaints, questions or requests for information about the various meat and meat products
- Provided excellent customer service to customers
- Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat
- Prepared meat products for retail sale.
MEAT BUTCHER
COLORADO PRIME
10.1990 - 06.1991
- Weigh finished products and prepare meat products for sale or consumption
- Weigh and packaging meat, Cut and process a variety of meat products
- Prepared Meat Products for Restaurant distribution Cut custom sides of beef Helping create awesome for Special Orders.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL / GED -
CENTRAL ISLIP HIGH SCHOOL
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY06.1988
Skills
- Meat Products
- Special Orders
- Special Cuts
- Food Preparation
- Customer Orders
- Display Cases
- Meat Cutting
- Meat weighing and labeling
Personal Information
Title: MEAT BUTCHER
Timeline
MEAT BUTCHER
BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB
02.2018 - Current
MEAT BUTCHER
MAIN STREET WHOLESALE MEATS
08.2016 - 02.2018
MEAT BUTCHER
FAIRWAY MARKET
01.2012 - 07.2016
MEAT BUTCHER
IAVARONE BROTHERS
12.2010 - 12.2011
MEAT BUTCHER
STOP & SHOP
07.1991 - 12.2010
MEAT BUTCHER
COLORADO PRIME
10.1990 - 06.1991
HIGH SCHOOL / GED -
CENTRAL ISLIP HIGH SCHOOL