Richard Clifford
Catskill,New York
Summary
Dynamic leader in meat and seafood management, skilled in optimizing operations through effective scheduling and coordination while driving sales growth with innovative marketing strategies. Expertise in employee coaching consistently enhances team productivity and morale, fostering a collaborative work environment. Committed to upholding stringent food safety standards, ensuring compliance and quality at every level. Recognized for exceptional reliability and self-motivation, consistently delivering top-quality product presentation and maintaining precise inventory accuracy.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Manager
Tops Friendly Markets
Coxsackie, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily meat department operations, ensuring quality and freshness of products.
- Trained and mentored staff on meat preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility.
- Managed inventory control processes, reducing waste through careful stock management.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, fostering strong relationships and promoting repeat business through excellent service experiences.
- Enhanced meat department sales by ensuring proper product display and presentation.
Meat/Seafood Manager
Hannaford
Cairo, NY
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage meat and seafood operations, including ordering and inventory control.
- Analyzed market trends in order to identify potential opportunities for creating sales.
- Trained new employees on food safety regulations and operational procedures related to meat and seafood handling.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, providing feedback and guidance as needed.
- Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement.
- Developed existing team into high productivity, results-oriented unit through creative initiatives.
- Maintained high standards for product presentation by following company's display guidelines.
- Proficient in operating various types of cutting equipment, including slicers, grinders, saws, choppers and tenderizers.
- Applied appropriate pricing labels on packages prior to restocking shelves.
- Conducted inventory counts ensuring that adequate supplies were always available for processing needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently without direct supervision.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats to prepare for cooking.
- Wrapped and packaged meat products for customers.
- Checked products to meet company quality standards.
- Rotated products according to first in first out standards to keep products within expiration code and of highest quality.
Meat/Seafood Manager
Hannaford
New Windsor, NY
02.2018 - 02.2024
- Performed frequent inspections of equipment used in the preparation of seafood dishes.
- Developed and implemented cost-saving initiatives that resulted in improved profitability.
- Supervised daily activities of kitchen staff while ensuring adherence to food safety guidelines.
- Coached and mentored team members in the proper handling of meat and seafood products while maintaining a safe work environment.
- Assisted customers with selecting appropriate cuts of meats for their needs.
- Scheduled employee shifts based on store traffic patterns and demand forecasts.
- Established effective inventory management processes to ensure accurate stock levels of all meat seafood and supply products.
Assistant Meat Manager
Hannaford
Kingston, NY
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted customers with special orders or requests for unique cuts of meat.
- Created promotional displays for merchandising purposes.
- Organized the store's meat department by stocking shelves, rotating product, and ordering new inventory.
Meat Cutter
Hannaford
Delmar, NY
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Exhibited knowledge of food safety regulations for the handling and storage of meats.
- Maintained high standards for product presentation by following company's display guidelines.
- Assessed freshness of meat products before stocking shelves ensuring only the highest quality items were available for sale.
- Proficient in operating various types of cutting equipment, including slicers, grinders, saws, choppers and tenderizers.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with customers regarding their orders.
- Applied appropriate pricing labels on packages prior to restocking shelves.
- Wrapped and packaged meat products for customers.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats to prepare for cooking.
Meat Cutter
Hannaford
West Sand Lake, NY
12.2012 - 04.2016
- Exhibited knowledge of food safety regulations for the handling and storage of meats.
- Maintained high standards for product presentation by following company's display guidelines.
- Assessed freshness of meat products before stocking shelves ensuring only the highest quality items were available for sale.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats to prepare for cooking.
- Wrapped and packaged meat products for customers.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently without direct supervision.
- Completed preparations on fresh meats and displayed in cases to promote sales.
Assistant Meat/Seafood Manager
Sweetbay
Tampa, FL
09.2011 - 12.2012
- Exhibited knowledge of food safety regulations for the handling and storage of meats.
- Assessed freshness of meat products before stocking shelves ensuring only the highest quality items were available for sale.
- Demonstrated expertise in breaking down primal cuts of meat into retail-sized portions with a focus on quality and accuracy.
- Proficient in operating various types of cutting equipment, including slicers, grinders, saws, choppers and tenderizers.
- Applied appropriate pricing labels on packages prior to restocking shelves.
- Wrapped and packaged meat products for customers.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats to prepare for cooking.
- Assisted customers with special orders or requests for unique cuts of meat and seafood.
- Implemented strategies that increased profitability of the department.
Meat Cutter
Hannaford
NY
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Exhibited knowledge of food safety regulations for the handling and storage of meats.
- Maintained high standards for product presentation by following company's display guidelines.
- Assessed freshness of meat products before stocking shelves ensuring only the highest quality items were available for sale.
- Wrapped and packaged meat products for customers.
Assistant Meat Manager
Hannaford
NY
08.2004 - 09.2010
- Organized the store's meat department by stocking shelves, rotating product, and ordering new inventory.
- Created promotional displays for merchandising purposes.
- Handled customer inquiries regarding product availability, prices, and nutritional information.
Meat Cutter
Hannaford
Redhook, NY
07.2003 - 08.2004
- Exhibited knowledge of food safety regulations for the handling and storage of meats.
- Maintained high standards for product presentation by following company's display guidelines.
- Assessed freshness of meat products before stocking shelves ensuring only the highest quality items were available for sale.
Airman
United States Navy
04.1991 - 09.1991
Education
Electrical Construction And Maintenance
HVCC
Troy, NY05-1990
High School Diploma -
GCHS
Greenville, NY01-1985
Skills
- Task Delegation
- Professionalism
- Marketing initiatives
- Reliability
- Training and mentoring
- Product preparation
- Emergency Response
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Display case management
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Self Motivation
- Merchandise presentation
- Sanitation procedures
- Meat cutting
- Merchandising strategies
- Ordering supplies
- Employee development
- Cross-department collaboration
- Positive attitude
- Organizational skills
- Team building
- Professional and courteous
- Training and development
Certification
- Food Safety Manager Under the Conference for Food Protection Standards
- Notification of Test Results
- ID#: xxx-xx
- Scaled Test Score: 93
- Candidate Status: Pass
- Test Date: August 4, 2023
- Issue Date: August 4, 2023
- Expiration Date: August 4, 2028
- Certificate No: 21975972
- Test Form: EGE14
Timeline
Meat Manager
Tops Friendly Markets
08.2024 - Current
Meat/Seafood Manager
Hannaford
02.2024 - 07.2024
Meat/Seafood Manager
Hannaford
02.2018 - 02.2024
Assistant Meat Manager
Hannaford
05.2017 - 02.2018
Meat Cutter
Hannaford
08.2016 - 05.2017
Meat Cutter
Hannaford
12.2012 - 04.2016
Assistant Meat/Seafood Manager
Sweetbay
09.2011 - 12.2012
Meat Cutter
Hannaford
09.2010 - 09.2011
Assistant Meat Manager
Hannaford
08.2004 - 09.2010
Meat Cutter
Hannaford
07.2003 - 08.2004
Airman
United States Navy
04.1991 - 09.1991
Electrical Construction And Maintenance
HVCC
High School Diploma -
GCHS
Awards
2022 Sales Driver Award For achieving outstanding department conditions, a great shopping experience for our customers and having well-trained and engaged associates., 2023 Associate development Award For encouraging the development associates and the timely completion of training requirements.