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Laramie Hatfield

Journeyman Meat Cutter
Payson

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Meat Department Manager with extensive experience at Nebo Market. Proven track record in process improvement initiatives and training staff, enhancing team productivity. Skilled in cutting meat and maintaining sanitation guidelines, ensuring top-quality merchandise. Committed to fostering teamwork and mentoring junior employees for career growth.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Sanitation Supervisor

Deseret Meat
05.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Tried to increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
  • Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
  • Managed chemical inventory, ensuring safe storage and handling practices were followed at all times.

Journeyman Meat Cutter

Brigham Young University-Meat Shop
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
  • Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
  • Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
  • Used [Software] to document quantity of meat received and sold to keep proper records of meat sales.
  • Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
  • Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
  • Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
  • Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
  • Resolved delivery discrepancies to maintain accurate stock and finances.
  • Researched and evaluated vendors to obtain cost-effective supplies.
  • Disassembled and properly cleaned meat-cutting machines, avoiding contamination.
  • Adjusted machine settings to accommodate different cuts of meat.
  • Trained new employees on proper meat-cutting techniques and safety measures.
  • Handled customer complaints quickly and professionally to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
  • Managed waste and disposal to comply with environmental regulations and minimize waste.
  • Received and inspected meat deliveries to verify quality and safety of products.

Meat Department Manager

Nebo Market
10.2011 - 09.2022
  • Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
  • Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
  • Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
  • Completed inventory counts, reordered stock and removed expired items from supply.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
  • Maintained clean, adequately stocked and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.

Journeyman Meat Cutter

Payson Market
01.2007 - 10.2011
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • 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.
  • Analyzed meat temperatures for safety and quality and monitored heat conditions for stability.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.

Meat Cutter

Smith's Food And Drug
05.1999 - 01.2007
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
  • Verified proper inventory levels, product quality and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
  • Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
  • Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
  • Priced merchandise daily by correctly wrapping, weighing and labeling cuts.

Education

No Degree - Community Health

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

GED -

Payson High School
Payson, UT
05.1998

Skills

  • Cutting Meat
  • Process Improvement Initiatives
  • Merchandise Promotion and Display
  • Sanitation Guidelines
  • Cleanliness Standards
  • Merchandise Quality Assurance
  • Shipment Processing
  • Operate Forklift and Other Machinery
  • Training and mentoring
  • Attention to detail
  • Mechanical aptitude

Timeline

Sanitation Supervisor

Deseret Meat
05.2024 - Current

Journeyman Meat Cutter

Brigham Young University-Meat Shop
09.2022 - 05.2024

Meat Department Manager

Nebo Market
10.2011 - 09.2022

Journeyman Meat Cutter

Payson Market
01.2007 - 10.2011

Meat Cutter

Smith's Food And Drug
05.1999 - 01.2007

No Degree - Community Health

Utah Valley University

GED -

Payson High School

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