Kevin Armstrong

Cut and process fresh meat to specs for the meat counter, help with ordering and inventory and most importantly customer service.

• Cut, trimmed, and ground beef, pork, veal, and lamb into specified cuts for sale in retail stores.
• Maintained cleanliness of work area according to health department regulations.
• Received shipments of meat from vendors and inspected products for freshness.
• Stored meats properly in refrigerated areas to ensure safety standards were met.
• Weighed out portions of meat using scales for customers' orders.

Cut and processed fresh meat for retail, ground fresh meat, ordered and took inventory and took care of customers.

• Developed and maintained relationships with key customers and vendors.
• Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify potential opportunities for growth.

• Restocked butcher paper rolls onto spindles located around the work area.
• Prepared special orders from customers that required specific cuts or trimming techniques.
• Checked expiration dates on packages of meat prior to stocking them on shelves or counters. Strived for great customer service.
• Received and inspected incoming shipments of fresh and frozen meats to ensure product quality.
• Operated a variety of meat cutting machines such as saws, slicers, grinders and tenderizers.
• Weighed meats for sale at the service counter or pre-packaged for sale in the retail market.

• Performed daily sanitation duties of meat processing equipment and facility according to health standards.
• Trained new employees on proper use of machines, safety procedures and quality control techniques.
• Inspected incoming raw material for quality and quantity accuracy prior to processing.
• Assisted in the development of new recipes and products utilizing fresh meats.
• Operated grinders, slicers, tenderizers, mixers, stuffers, cutters and other related machinery as needed.
• Maintained accurate records of product inventory levels, production output and waste quantities.
• Developed processes for efficient utilization of trim pieces from processed meats.

• Performed daily sanitation duties of meat processing equipment and facility according to health standards.
• Trained new employees on proper use of machines, safety procedures and quality control techniques.
• Inspected incoming raw material for quality and quantity accuracy prior to processing.
• Assisted in the development of new recipes and products utilizing fresh meats.
• Operated grinders, slicers, tenderizers, mixers, stuffers, cutters and other related machinery as needed.
• Maintained accurate records of product inventory levels, production output and waste quantities.

• Restocked butcher paper rolls onto spindles located around the work area.
• Prepared special orders from customers that required specific cuts or trimming techniques.
• Checked expiration dates on packages of meat prior to stocking them on shelves or counters.
• Received and inspected incoming shipments of fresh and frozen meats to ensure product quality.
• Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
• Operated a variety of meat cutting machines such as saws, slicers, grinders and tenderizers.

• Managed meat department staff, including hiring and training of new employees.
• Ordered merchandise and supplies to ensure appropriate inventory levels.
• Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Maintained accurate records of sales and purchases in the meat department.
• Developed merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profits.
• Assisted customers with product selection, preparation techniques, recipe ideas.
• Created promotional displays to increase customer awareness of products offered in the meat department.