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Pedro Avila

Anaheim,CA

Summary

Proven leader and skilled meat cutter, I excelled at Sierra Nevada Meat by enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Expert in quality control and meat preparation, my strategic planning and problem-solving skills led to significant project successes. My adeptness at knife handling and ability to maintain sanitary standards ensured top-notch product quality and safety.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Contractor

Sierra Nevada Meat
Anaheim
12.2024 - Current
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Performed regular inspections to ensure quality control standards were being met throughout the project life cycle.
  • Maintained records of all costs associated with each project, including labor expenses, material costs, equipment rentals.
  • Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to procure necessary materials for projects within budget constraints.
  • Kept clients informed about progress status updates throughout the entire process.
  • Identified potential issues or risks that could impact the successful completion of projects.
  • Organized client meetings to provide project updates.

Mannager

Sierra Nevada Meat
Costa Mesa
12.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
  • Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development of a customer service excellence program.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.

Meat Cutter

Carniceria La Internacional
Santa Ana, CA
10.2010 - Current
  • Closely monitored display and refrigerator temperatures to ensure safety and quality of products.
  • Cleaned meat preparation counters and butcher knives to avoid cross contamination.
  • Trained new employees on cleanliness, client engagement strategies and various types of meat cuts.
  • Answered customer questions about specific products and cut meats to specifications.
  • Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
  • Cleaned work areas including counters, floors, walls and equipment using safe sanitizing solutions.
  • Sliced cooked hams, corned beef, bacon and sausage products by hand or with electric slicers.
  • Weighed meats for sale at the service counter or pre-packaged for sale in the retail market.
  • Adhered to food safety regulations regarding storage temperatures and sanitation protocols.
  • Processed sides of beef, whole pigs, chickens and other animals to separate into individual cuts.
  • Prepared poultry for sale and consumption by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
  • Cut, trimmed and grinded meats to prepare for cooking form.
  • Engaged in suggestive selling and other sales techniques via in-store intercom and one-on-one customer contact.
  • Managed inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of meat products.

Skills

  • Meat cutting/ slicing tool operator
  • Meat weighing and labeling
  • Meat inspection
  • Quality control
  • Cutting speed
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Precision cutting
  • Product weighing
  • Retail cuts
  • Meat presentation
  • Meat preparation
  • Meat grading
  • Knife handling
  • Cutting
  • Sanitary standards

Timeline

Contractor

Sierra Nevada Meat
12.2024 - Current

Mannager

Sierra Nevada Meat
12.2024 - Current

Meat Cutter

Carniceria La Internacional
10.2010 - Current
Pedro Avila