Michael Borgia

Meat Cutter/ 2nd Man/ Meat Manager

Saker/ Perlmutter Shoprite

Shrewsbury, NJ

01.2004 - Current

Cleaned work areas including counters, floors, walls and equipment using safe sanitizing solutions.
Adhered to food safety regulations regarding storage temperatures and sanitation protocols.
Prepared special orders from customers that required specific cuts or trimming techniques.
Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
Performed basic maintenance tasks on meat cutting equipment such as cleaning blades.
Weighed meats for sale at the service counter or pre-packaged for sale in the retail market.
Operated wrapping machines to package meats for sale in the store or for customers' orders.
Rotated stock on shelves so that older items were used first while maintaining freshness of product.
Stocked display cases with freshly cut meats according to merchandising standards.
Ordered supplies necessary to maintain inventory levels in accordance with department needs.
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.
Provided assistance in training new employees in proper use of meat cutting tools.
Maintained records related to production output such as weights of cuts made per order and day.
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.
Closely monitored display and refrigerator temperatures to ensure safety and quality of products.
Maintained strict adherence to safety and hygiene standards in meat preparation and storage.
Maintained proper food temperatures for various products.
Utilized knowledge of animal anatomy to efficiently break down carcasses into retail cuts.
Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding meat processing and sales.
Coordinated with suppliers to order stock based on demand and seasonal trends.
Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction with meat purchases.
Expertly deboned and trimmed meats with precision to minimize waste.