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Julie Juarez

Culloden,GA

Summary

Seasoned Butcher with 27 years of experience applying culinary expertise to deliver quality products. Knowledgeable about and skilled at adhering to regulations while cultivating safe conditions. Dedicated to top-of-the-line customer service and products.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Meat Cutter

Giant Mart
Barnesville, GA
12.2017 - Current
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
  • Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
  • Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace and tie roasts.
  • Order Product
  • Fill in for Manager when he is on vacation
  • Verified proper inventory levels, product quality and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
  • Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
  • Analyzed meat temperatures for safety and quality and monitored heat conditions for stability.
  • Conducted proper operations of tenderizers, injectors and smoking ovens.
  • Prepared [Number] customized meat orders, cut requests and wholesale services daily.
  • Assisted [Number] customers daily by taking and filling special orders and making product suggestions.
  • Sharpened and adjusted cutting equipment through [Action] and [Action].

Supervisor

Bass Pro Shops
Macon, GA
03.2013 - 06.2017
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
  • Defined operational metrics to evaluate efficiency of processes and procedures.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
  • Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
  • Developed and enforced annual budget requirements and monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
  • Provided supportive link between external customers and internal operations.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
  • Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
  • Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.

Meat Market Manager

Ingels Supermarket
Jackson, GA
09.1999 - 07.2012
  • Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
  • Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
  • Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
  • Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
  • Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
  • Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
  • Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
  • Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
  • Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
  • Estimated expected changes in business operations and made proactive adjustments to employee schedules and inventory levels to address needs.
  • Supervised site investigations, reported issues and escalated those that required further assistance.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.

Education

No Degree -

Gordon College
Barnesville, GA

Skills

  • Meat Curing and Preservation
  • Cultural Competency
  • Meat Weighing and Labeling
  • Cleanliness Standards
  • Sales Recording
  • Order Accuracy
  • Fish Scaling and De-Boning
  • Shift Coverage
  • Deboning Meat
  • Weights and Measurements
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Proper Meat Storage
  • Restocking Procedures
  • Equipment Preparation
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • Production Procedures
  • Regulatory Guidelines
  • Customer Engagement
  • Client Interactions
  • Knife Skills
  • Rotation Procedures
  • Hand Trucks
  • Meat Preparation
  • Proper Food Temperatures
  • Health Code Requirements
  • Inventory Counts
  • Equipment Sharpening
  • Operational Safety
  • Retail Management
  • Safety and Sanitation Standards
  • Proper Food Handling
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Guest Relations
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Station Preparation
  • Product Selection
  • Administrative Support
  • Creative Solutions
  • Processing Procedures
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Preservation Methods
  • Customer Experience
  • Facility and Equipment Maintenance
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Attentive Service
  • Quality Assurance Checks
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Safety Rules
  • Team Communication
  • Tool Preparation
  • Organized Leadership
  • Vendor Contracts
  • Waste Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Specialty Cuts
  • Professional Relationships
  • Hospitality Management
  • Special Orders
  • Performance Strategies
  • Workplace Safety
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Following Regulations
  • Suggestive Selling

Timeline

Lead Meat Cutter

Giant Mart
12.2017 - Current

Supervisor

Bass Pro Shops
03.2013 - 06.2017

Meat Market Manager

Ingels Supermarket
09.1999 - 07.2012

No Degree -

Gordon College

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