Robert Peel
Boise,US
Summary
Experienced Meat Cutter/Block Supervisor with 22 years of expertise in the grocery retail industry. Proven ability to lead a team, ensure quality control, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Skilled in meat cutting techniques, inventory management, and customer service. Seeking a position at Albertsons to apply extensive knowledge and contribute to the success of the meat department while providing exceptional service to customers.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Department Manager
Albertsons Grocery Store
03.2024 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Meat Cutter/Block Supervisor
Albertsons
11.2019 - Current
- Maintained accurate pricing and signage to meet merchandising standards
- Stocked, rotated and faced products to maximize product quality
- Maintained awareness of current ads, holidays, and events to promote specials to customers
- Engaged customers to share product information and assist in locating products throughout store
- Shared product knowledge with customers and offered recommendations and suggestions to meet customer needs
- Handled damaged and spoiled products according to company policy to maximize health and safety
- Adhered to quality and safety standards for different types of meat
- Received incoming loads and processed according to butchering plans
- Served customers with expert knowledge of cuts and cooking options
- Matched customers' specifications by modifying cuts
- Controlled risks of cross-contamination and infection with regular cleaning
- Kept accurate order and payment records for all transactions
- Worked frequently with diverse meats, including beef, lamb, and pork
- Cut and trimmed large cuts into retail-ready items
- Wrapped, labeled, and priced final items for direct sale to waiting customers
- Forecasted expected customer levels to accurately estimate the stock needed in each order
- Boosted sales by engaging customers with attractive displays
- Prevented cross-contamination with regular cleaning and sanitation
- Merchandised products into attractive displays to drive continuous counter sales
Meat Cutter/Meat Department Manager
Boise Consumer Cooperative
05.2001 - 11.2018
- Engaged customers to share product information and assist in locating products throughout store
- Handled damaged and spoiled products according to company policy to maximize health and safety
- Maintained awareness of current ads, holidays, and events to promote specials to customers
- Stocked, rotated and faced products to maximize product quality
- Maintained accurate pricing and signage to meet merchandising standards
- Broke down hanging halves into packaged cuts with high speed and accuracy
- Inspected incoming meats to assess their quality and the accuracy of each delivery
- Obtained favorable inventory pricing with effective supplier negotiations
- Kept accurate order and payment records for all transactions
- Conducted monthly inventory counts to ensure proper purchase to sales ratios
- Communicated effectively and efficiently across teams through verbal and written exchanges
- Developed weekly scheduling to adhere to labor budget standards
- Delegated job duties, conducted daily huddles to discuss sales goals and expectations with the team
- Maintained strong working relations with employees and upper management to ensure teamwork and team building
- Boosted sales by engaging customers with attractive displays
- Tabulated orders, processed payments, and maintained accurate records to keep the business financially sound
- Forecasted expected customer levels to accurately estimate the stock needed in each order
- Minimized meat waste, maintained grind logs, cut logs, record distressed product, and ensure cuts were in accordance to industry standards
- Educated customers about sustainable, all natural, and organic raising standards
Timeline
Meat Department Manager
Albertsons Grocery Store
03.2024 - Current
Meat Cutter/Block Supervisor
Albertsons
11.2019 - Current
Meat Cutter/Meat Department Manager
Boise Consumer Cooperative
05.2001 - 11.2018
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