Richard Booker
Bellevue,IA
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Retort Operator
Hormel Foods
08.2025 - Current
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Operated resort facilities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated daily staff schedules to optimize service delivery across multiple departments.
- Trained new employees on resort policies, procedures, and best practices for customer service.
Meat Cuter
Benders
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Processed and cut meats for retail display, ensuring quality and presentation for customers
- Managed meat department operations, including staff supervision and inventory control
- Ordered products and supplies to maintain stock levels and meet customer demand
- Performed routine maintenance tasks to ensure equipment functionality.
Machine Operator
Bimbos Bakery USA
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Ran and maintained machines
- Operated baking machinery to ensure consistent product quality and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored production line for efficiency, promptly addressing any mechanical issues or malfunctions.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and minimizing downtime.
Head Butcher
Preston locker
07.2009 - 01.2023
- Processed meat, managed large meat locker and grocery store, and handled customer phone inquiries
- Achieved certification in HCAP to enhance professional qualifications.
- Led butchering operations, ensuring high-quality meat preparation and adherence to safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior butchers on techniques and best practices for meat processing.
- Developed efficient workflows to enhance productivity and reduce waste in meat production.
Education
12th -
Bellevue Jr/Sr High School
Bellevue, IA01.2003
Skills
- Food preparation
- Leadership
- Knife skills
- Food production
- Computer skills
- Customer service
- Management
- Food handling
- Maintenance
- Meat cutting
Certification
- Forklift Certification, 09/01/23, Present
- Food Handler Certification, 09/01/07, 12/01/35
- Certification in HCAP
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Retort Operator
Hormel Foods
08.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
Bimbos Bakery USA
06.2023 - 07.2024
Meat Cuter
Benders
06.2023 - 07.2025
Head Butcher
Preston locker
07.2009 - 01.2023
12th -
Bellevue Jr/Sr High School