Kurt Allen
Spokane,Washington
Summary
Accomplished Meat Department Manager with a proven track record at Rosauers, enhancing customer satisfaction and boosting sales through strategic merchandising. Expert in meat cutting techniques and fostering positive team environments. Demonstrates impeccable customer service skills and a tireless work ethic, significantly contributing to team objectives and efficiency improvements.
Qualified Meat Cutter with solid background in meat department management. Proven ability to maintain product quality and ensure customer satisfaction through effective inventory control and team supervision. Demonstrated expertise in managing daily operations and fostering collaborative environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter
Rosauers
02.2018 - Current
- Former Rosauers Meat Department Manager from 2019-2024
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring the highest quality and freshest meat products were available.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Boosted sales through strategic merchandising of meat products, creating eye-catching displays and promotions.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Balanced staffing needs during peak times such as holidays or special events to ensure adequate coverage without sacrificing customer service quality levels.
Assistant Meat Department Manager
Yokes Supermarket
12.2012 - 01.2017
- Optimized workflow processes within the department by introducing innovative standard operating procedures that streamlined day-to-day operations.
- Increased department efficiency by training new team members on proper cutting techniques and equipment usage.
- Upheld company policies and procedures while fostering a positive work environment for staff members across departments.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
Sales Specialist
Frito-Lay
12.2008 - 12.2012
- Sales of Frito Lay products
- Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
- Provided first-rate service to all customers and potential customers.
- Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Forks High School
Forks, WA06-1987
Skills
- Meat cutting expertise
- Customer service and care
- Cutting techniques
- Tireless worker who produces results
- Works well with others
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Impeccable attendance record
- Maintain professional appearance and speech
Employee of the Year 2007
Voted Employee of the Year by my fellow peers.
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Rosauers
02.2018 - Current
Assistant Meat Department Manager
Yokes Supermarket
12.2012 - 01.2017
Sales Specialist
Frito-Lay
12.2008 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Forks High School
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