Logan Whetsel
Adell
Summary
Over time I developed an excellent work ethic and team work. I'm a firm believer in if you work hard you will be rewarded. Once I was old enough I started working various jobs mostly in a kitchen when as soon as I could and once I reached my junior year in highschool I started my first job working retail at Kesslers and on the weekends working in they're meat department and stayed there for a little over a year. After which I got a job at headhunters meat locker in highmore SD. Once i graduated I got a job at Coborns for two years following that I had moved to chanhassen mn and worked as a meat cutter in the meat department, after a few years I found myself missing family and moved back to South Dakota. Living in Brandon SD I found myself working as a head meat cutter and line cook at The Gruff plates and pours where I would process all the steaks and cook on the line. But I found myself needing more opportunities for growth and to hone my skills further and Renner Corner locker was the perfect opportunity for just that. I dived into every opportunity to learn further there.
I have a variety of other skills I find myself a quick learner and am eager to learn more
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Butcher
Renner Corner Meats
Renner
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cut various meats to customer specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and equipment.
- Assisted customers with selecting products and provided cooking recommendations.
- Operated meat processing tools safely and effectively.
- Wrapped and labeled products for display in the retail area.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Operated slicers, grinders and other butcher shop equipment safely.
- Assisted customers with special orders or requests for certain cuts of meat.
- Complied with federal, state and local sanitation regulations and department procedures.
- Received and processed customer orders for meat products.
- Monitored temperature levels in refrigeration units throughout the day.
- Disposed of expired meats in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Prepared cuts of beef, pork, lamb and poultry to customer specifications.
Line Cook
The gruff plates and pours
Brandon
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepared ingredients and menu items following standard recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management promptly.
- Developed seasonal menu items in collaboration with the head chef and culinary team.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Meat Cutter
Cub Foods
Chaska
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Cut and trim various cuts of meat to meet customer specifications.
- Operate meat processing equipment following safety and hygiene standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the meat department area.
- Assist customers with product selection and provide cooking recommendations.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist in stock replenishment tasks.
- Operated a variety of meat cutting machines such as saws, slicers, grinders and tenderizers.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling sharp knives and other cutting tools.
- Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
- Prepared special orders from customers that required specific cuts or trimming techniques.
- Cleaned work areas including counters, floors, walls and equipment using safe sanitizing solutions.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks on meat cutting equipment such as cleaning blades.
- Adhered to food safety regulations regarding storage temperatures and sanitation protocols.
- Operated wrapping machines to package meats for sale in the store or for customers' orders.
- Weighed meats for sale at the service counter or pre-packaged for sale in the retail market.
- 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.
- Assisted customers with selecting cuts of meat based on their individual needs.
- Rotated stock on shelves so that older items were used first while maintaining freshness of product.
- Restocked butcher paper rolls onto spindles located around the work area.
- Managed inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of meat products.
Meat Cutter
Coborn's Superstore
Mitchell
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Cut and trim various cuts of meat to meet customer specifications.
- Operate meat processing equipment following safety and hygiene standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the meat department area.
- Assist customers with product selection and provide cooking recommendations.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist in stock replenishment tasks.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow in the department.
- Prepare specialty meat items for display and promotional events.
- Operated a variety of meat cutting machines such as saws, slicers, grinders and tenderizers.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling sharp knives and other cutting tools.
- Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
- Cleaned work areas including counters, floors, walls and equipment using safe sanitizing solutions.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks on meat cutting equipment such as cleaning blades.
- Adhered to food safety regulations regarding storage temperatures and sanitation protocols.
Education
Miller Highschool
Miller, SDSkills
- Meat preparation
- Equipment operation
- Food safety compliance
- Customer service
- Product labeling
- Quality assurance
- Cooking recommendations
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Meat cutting
- Storage temperature monitoring
- Weighing, measuring & estimating
- Portion sizing
- Product presentation
- Meat inspection
- Waste reduction
- Grinding and mincing
- Temperature control
- Food safety
- Customer service abilities
- Adaptability to change
- Safe food handling
Timeline
Butcher
Renner Corner Meats
04.2025 - Current
Line Cook
The gruff plates and pours
01.2024 - 04.2025
Meat Cutter
Cub Foods
01.2022 - 01.2024
Meat Cutter
Coborn's Superstore
07.2020 - 05.2022
Miller Highschool