Nicholas Valenzuela
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dynamic butcher block supervisor with a proven track record at Safeway, excelling in meat cutting expertise and workplace safety. Enhanced inventory management and employee engagement, driving innovative product offerings that boosted sales. Skilled in sanitation procedures, ensuring compliance with food safety standards while fostering a productive and positive work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter
Safeway
Marana, AZ
02.2022 - 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.
- Continuously sharpened knives and maintained equipment for optimal cutting performance.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
Butcher Block Supervisor
Safeway
Tucson, AZ
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Streamlined inventory management for better product availability and reduced waste.
- Created a positive work environment that promoted employee engagement and high levels of job satisfaction.
- Established efficient workflows that maximized productivity while maintaining high standards of quality control.
- Developed innovative product offerings that catered to diverse customer preferences, leading to increased sales.
All Purpose Clerk
Safeway
Tucson, AZ
02.2013 - 09.2019
- Meat APC
- Wrapped meat
- Helped with down stack load
- Organized meat cooler
- Organized meat and dates on package meat wall
- Helped costumer's on the butcher block
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
Tucson, AZ
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Maintained cleanliness of store premises, resulting in an inviting shopping environment for customers.
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
- Helped maintain a positive store image by keeping entranceways clean, clear, and welcoming for customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pima Collage
Tucson, AZ05-2012
Skills
- Knife handling
- Workplace safety
- Meat cutting expertise
- Sanitation procedures
- Food safety compliance
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Safeway
02.2022 - Current
Butcher Block Supervisor
Safeway
10.2019 - 02.2022
All Purpose Clerk
Safeway
02.2013 - 09.2019
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
02.2012 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Pima Collage