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Work History
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Mike Clark

Erie,PA

Summary

Dynamic butcher with expertise in knife handling and customer service, honed at Shurfine. Recognized for exceptional meat cutting and presentation skills, consistently delivering high-quality products. Committed to safety practices and sanitation procedures, ensuring a hygienic environment while exceeding customer expectations. Proven ability to optimize inventory management and minimize waste effectively.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Butcher

Shurfine
02.2014 - Current
  • Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
  • Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
  • Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
  • Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
  • Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
  • Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
  • Showcased exceptional knife skills, consistently producing precise cuts of meat according to customer preferences.
  • Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
  • Managed inventory effectively, minimizing waste through proper rotation and storage practices.
  • Performed regular equipment maintenance checks, keeping machinery functioning efficiently and safely.
  • Optimized display cases for maximum visual appeal while maintaining proper temperature controls for product freshness.
  • Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
  • Tailored meat cuts to customer preferences, ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed and maintained safe working environment by strictly adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in butchery area, ensuring hygienic environment for food preparation.
  • Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
  • Disassembled and properly cleaned meat-cutting machines, avoiding contamination.
  • Trimmed fat to remove undesirable parts from cuts of meat.
  • De-boned and ground meat to prepare cuts and portions for sale.
  • Packaged and labeled meat items in preparation for sale to customers.
  • Received and inspected meat deliveries to verify quality and safety of products.

Burtcher

Walters Meats
09.2010 - 11.2013

Wrapped meat for orders ,cut meat for orders,cleaned carcasses on kill floor,ground meat for burger,helped make sausage,jerky and smokies,hotdogs,bologna

Roofer

Roberts Roofing
08.1988 - 04.2010
  • Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
  • Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
  • Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
  • Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
  • Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
  • Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
  • Showcased exceptional knife skills, consistently producing precise cuts of meat according to customer preferences.
  • Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
  • Managed inventory effectively, minimizing waste through proper rotation and storage practices.
  • Performed regular equipment maintenance checks, keeping machinery functioning efficiently and safely.
  • Optimized display cases for maximum visual appeal while maintaining proper temperature controls for product freshness.
  • Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
  • Tailored meat cuts to customer preferences, ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed and maintained safe working environment by strictly adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in butchery area, ensuring hygienic environment for food preparation.
  • Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
  • Disassembled and properly cleaned meat-cutting machines, avoiding contamination.
  • Trimmed fat to remove undesirable parts from cuts of meat.
  • De-boned and ground meat to prepare cuts and portions for sale.
  • Packaged and labeled meat items in preparation for sale to customers.
  • Received and inspected meat deliveries to verify quality and safety of products.

Education

East High
Erie Pa

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Knife handling expertise
  • Meat weighing and labeling
  • Safety practices
  • Meat cutting
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Safe food handling
  • Maintaining sharp tools
  • Product presentation
  • Deboning meat
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Grinding and mincing
  • Sausage making

Timeline

Butcher

Shurfine
02.2014 - Current

Burtcher

Walters Meats
09.2010 - 11.2013

Roofer

Roberts Roofing
08.1988 - 04.2010

East High
Mike Clark