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Marius Van Zyl

Middleburg

Summary

Knowledgeable butcher/meat cutter with hands-on experience in meat preparation, cutting, and packaging. Adept at maintaining standards of hygiene and safety, ensuring quality and freshness of products. Demonstrated expertise in using butchery tools and equipment efficiently and collaborating effectively with team members.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Butcher / Meat Cutter

Light Hill Meats
10.2024 - Current


  • Prepared and packaged a variety of meats to meet customer specifications.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety standards and sanitation practices.
  • Learned new cutting techniques to improve quality and presentation of products.
  • Adapted quickly to changing demands in a fast-paced processing environment.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and lamb to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Wrapped meat products to maintain quality, freshness and presentability.
  • Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and sausage stuffer.
  • Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
  • Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
  • Making bacon and sausages
  • Humane animal handling
  • Stunning animals using a captive bolt gun
  • Slaughtering of cows, pigs and lamb


Kiosk Manager

The Courier Guy
03.2021 - 08.2024
  • Managed daily operations of kiosk, ensuring high standards of customer service.
  • Trained staff on product knowledge and operational procedures to enhance team performance.
  • Monitored inventory levels, placing timely orders to maintain stock availability.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to promote new business and boost kiosk visibility.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and issues promptly, fostering positive customer relationships.
  • Assisted in scheduling staff shifts to optimize coverage during peak hours.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient kiosk operations and streamlining processes.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to develop targeted advertising initiatives that drove foot traffic to the kiosk.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
  • Facilitated effective communication among team members, encouraging collaboration towards shared goals.
  • Maintained accurate financial records, ensuring proper cash handling procedures were followed at all times.
  • Organized special events and promotions to attract new customers and increase sales opportunities.
  • Empowered customers to make informed decisions by educating on product and service offerings and current industry trends.
  • Managed team of full-time and part-time staff, trained new workers and monitored performance.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Recruited and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions within the organization.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Butchery Manager

Haystead and Ford
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Oversaw team operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and operational standards.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced bottlenecks.
  • Trained new employees, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business Social Media, specials on products etc

Education

National Diploma Security Management (3 Year) - Security

University of South Africa
South Africa
10-2017

Skills

  • Knife skills
  • Meat weighing and labeling
  • Meat cutting
  • Sausage making
  • Meat preparation
  • Deboning meat
  • Grinding and mincing
  • Meat packaging
  • Processing equipment proficiency
  • Custom and USDA Processing

Timeline

Butcher / Meat Cutter

Light Hill Meats
10.2024 - Current

Kiosk Manager

The Courier Guy
03.2021 - 08.2024

Butchery Manager

Haystead and Ford
08.2020 - 02.2021

National Diploma Security Management (3 Year) - Security

University of South Africa

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