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Paul Barnhart

Blairsville,PA

Summary

I have worked at 4 different slaughterhouses since I was in 9th grade and I have 1 year experience as a retail meat cutter in a grocery store

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Apprentice Meat Cutter

Ideal market
Homer City, Pennsylvania
01.2025 - Current

Cutting meat , using band saw, grinders and helping customers with specific cuts.

  • Cut and trim various types of meat to customer specifications.
  • Operate slicing and packaging equipment for meat products.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the meat preparation area.
  • Assist customers in selecting meats and answering product questions.
  • Monitor inventory levels and restock supplies as needed.
  • Follow safety protocols while handling sharp tools and equipment.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations during busy hours.
  • Prepare special orders based on customer requests and preferences.
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
  • Processed beef, pork and bison for freezer storage.
  • Reported any discrepancies in product quality or quantity to supervisor immediately.
  • Cleaned, cut and packaged meat products.
  • Weighed and portioned various cuts of meats according to company recipes or specifications.
  • Provided customer service in selecting cuts of meats and fish.
  • Monitored temperature of coolers to maintain product freshness and safety requirements.
  • Prepared custom-cut items such as steaks, roasts or specialty sausages.
  • Stocked shelves with freshly cut meats while adhering to rotation policies.
  • Organized the backroom area to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Assisted customers with special orders as needed.
  • Checked quality of raw materials received from suppliers for freshness and sanitation standards.
  • Ensured all food safety guidelines were followed during preparation process.
  • Operated power saws, grinders, slicers, tenderizers and other equipment used in meat processing operations.
  • Performed daily maintenance of meat cutting equipment.
  • Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.

Education

Derry Area High School
Derry, Pa

Skills

  • Meat processing
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality assurance
  • Food safety compliance

Timeline

Apprentice Meat Cutter

Ideal market
01.2025 - Current

Derry Area High School
Paul Barnhart