Kaye Smith
Elizabethtown ,PA
Summary
Dynamic Meat Clerk with extensive experience at Groffs Meats, excelling in knife handling and sanitation. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through knowledgeable service and effective merchandising. Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety while achieving inventory efficiency, contributing to a positive store reputation and increased sales.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Clerk
Groffs Meats
08.2002 - 09.2025
- Assisted in meat preparation and packaging to ensure product freshness and quality.
- Learned safe handling procedures for various meats to maintain hygiene standards.
- Supported inventory management by organizing products in display cases efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and maintain clean work areas.
- Engaged customers, providing product information and answering inquiries effectively.
- Operated slicing and grinding equipment under supervision, adhering to safety protocols.
- Participated in training sessions to understand meat cuts and customer preferences.
- Monitored product expiration dates, ensuring timely removal of outdated items from shelves.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve a well-stocked, clean, and organized work environment.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Kept meat cases fully stocked, clean and properly labeled to allow customers to find products quickly.
- Prepared and packaged meat products by cutting and grinding meat to customer specifications.
- Maintained sanitation standards within the department by adhering to strict cleaning procedures and guidelines.
- Used strong communication skills to address customer inquiries or concerns promptly and professionally.
- Worked closely with supervisors to address any discrepancies found in inventory counts or order fulfillment processes immediately.
- Gained knowledge of different meats to answer customer questions and suggest best cuts for various dishes.
- Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures.
- Ensured freshness of products by monitoring inventory levels and maintaining proper storage conditions.
- Assisted customers with special requests and provided information on various cuts of meat, cooking techniques, and recipes.
- Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.
- Rotated products to sell before expiration dates, prevent waste and keep food safety in check.
- Used proper sanitation and food safety techniques to prevent food contamination and illness.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with equipment malfunctions or other unexpected challenges within the department operations effectively.
- Contributed to waste reduction efforts by accurately weighing, pricing, and labeling products for sale.
- Maintained meat slicer, wrapping machine and other equipment to prevent breakdowns and delays.
- Handled high volume orders while maintaining accuracy in transactions for smooth customer experiences during busy periods.
- Contributed to positive store reputation through friendly customer interactions and attention to detail in all aspects of meat department operations.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable and efficient service in the meat department.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising, product rotation, and attractive displays.
- Collaborated with store manager to define special Type deals for Type products.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to enhance knowledge of meat products and improve job performance continuously.
- Assisted customers with special requests to meet needs and make shopping experiences more pleasant.
- Achieved greater customer loyalty through consistent delivery of exceptional service tailored to individual preferences or dietary requirements.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Reduced shrinkage by adhering to proper portioning and trimming techniques, ensuring minimal waste during cutting processes.
- Handled cash and made change to process sales transactions for customers.
- Promoted a safe work environment by following established safety protocols during cutting, trimming, grinding, or wrapping activities.
- Demonstrated adaptability in meeting changing store needs during peak times or unforeseen circumstances.
- Boosted department efficiency by staying current on industry trends, new products, and best practices related to meat handling processes.
- Performed quality checks on incoming shipments to ensure adherence to company guidelines for freshness and quality standards.
- Supported store-wide goals through cross-departmental collaboration and teamwork initiatives.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
Education
Steelton Highspire
Steelton PaSkills
- Knife handling
- Workplace cleanliness
- Sanitation and food safety
- Meat deboning
Timeline
Meat Clerk
Groffs Meats
08.2002 - 09.2025
Steelton Highspire