Michael Baus
East Stroudsburg,PA
Summary
Skilled Meat Cutter and Manager with a proven track record at Bjs Wholesales Club, enhancing customer satisfaction through expert meat processing and effective team leadership. Demonstrates exceptional knife handling and communication skills, ensuring quality control and safety. Achieved significant sales growth by developing successful promotions and streamlining operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter
Bjs Wholesales Club
10.2016 - Current
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Continuously sharpened knives and maintained equipment for optimal cutting performance.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when addressing customer inquiries or concerns promptly, resulting in repeat business.
- Educated customers on different cuts of meat and cooking techniques, enhancing their overall experience.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
Meat Cutter
ShopRite
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
Meat Manager
Bjs Wholesales Club
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed and executed successful holiday promotions, including special offers and themed displays designed to attract shoppers during peak seasonal periods.
- Managed ordering process for all meat products, streamlining procedures to improve efficiency while reducing overstock issues.
- Conducted regular quality control checks on incoming shipments, ensuring only the freshest meats were offered to customers.
- Optimized staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak shopping hours, resulting in reduced wait times for customers.
- Ensured consistent high-quality products by closely monitoring cutting, grinding, and packaging processes.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing daily operations of the meat department, consistently meeting targets for sales growth and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained open lines of communication with all team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high productivity levels and employee retention.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
Dishwasher
Log Cabin Bar and Grill
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Sandwich Maker
Burger King
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Kept workstations well-organized and sanitized throughout shifts, promoting cleanliness and reducing cross-contamination risks.
- Supported fellow employees through effective communication and teamwork during busy periods or staff shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, resulting in better overall performance during peak hours.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety guidelines and regulations, ensuring a safe dining experience for customers.
Clerk
Hazel Park Meats & Groceries
02.2013 - 07.2016
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Worked in every department in the store
- Dairy, meat, produce, deli, cashier, lottery, stock clerk
Education
Accounting
Northampton Community College
Tannersville, PACriminal Justice
East Stroudsburg
East Stroudsburg, PAMarian Catholic Highschool
Tamaqua, PA06.2016
Skills
- Knife Handling
- Heavy lifting
- Working under pressure
- Work ethic
- Food Safety
- Sanitation Practices
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Cross-Contamination Prevention
- Quality Control
- Meat processing
- Health Code Compliance
- Workplace Safety
- Supplies maintenance
- Management
- Safety practices
- Inventory Processing
- Efficient precision
- Inventory Management
- Basic Math
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Meat Cutter
ShopRite
12.2023 - 06.2024
Meat Manager
Bjs Wholesales Club
08.2021 - 03.2022
Dishwasher
Log Cabin Bar and Grill
07.2019 - 10.2019
Sandwich Maker
Burger King
04.2018 - 08.2018
Meat Cutter
Bjs Wholesales Club
10.2016 - Current
Clerk
Hazel Park Meats & Groceries
02.2013 - 07.2016
Accounting
Northampton Community College
Criminal Justice
East Stroudsburg
Marian Catholic Highschool
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