Rahmone Palmer
Waterford,NY
Summary
Hardworking Meat Department Manager adept at providing customers with a positive experience at every visit. Maintains stock on shelves and cold storage. Reliable and willing to work long hours and all shifts. Responsible and knowledgeable individual with knack for cutting and customer care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Meat Manager
Price Chopper
1892 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
01.2023 - Current
- Trained meat department employees and supervised product placement, rotation, signage and display activities to foster positive customer experience.
- Sold and displayed meat products to customers by advising on quality of food, method of handling and other factors affecting preparing, freezing and storage.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Trained new employees on proper meat-cutting techniques and safety measures.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards to prevent contamination and comply with regulations.
Meat Associate
Market 32
1879 Altamont Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Kept meat cases fully stocked, clean and properly labeled to allow customers to find products quickly.
- Rotated products to sell before expiration dates, prevent waste and keep food safety in check.
- Gained knowledge of different meats to answer customer questions and suggest best cuts for various dishes.
- Assisted customers with special requests to meet needs and make shopping experiences more pleasant.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays
Line Cook
McGreivey's
Waterford
04.2018 - 09.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Education
GED -
Colonie Central High School
Albany, NY06.2013
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Interpersonal Relations
- Meat Preparation
- Waste Reduction
- Staff Training
- Staff Leadership
- Loss Prevention Strategies
Timeline
Assistant Meat Manager
Price Chopper
01.2023 - Current
Meat Associate
Market 32
11.2021 - 09.2022
Line Cook
McGreivey's
04.2018 - 09.2021
GED -
Colonie Central High School