Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Personal Information
Certification
Work Availability
Timeline

Ronald Conyers

Queensbury,NY

Summary

Seasoned Butcher with 40+ years of experience applying culinary expertise to deliver quality products. Knowledgeable about and skilled at adhering to regulations while cultivating safe conditions. Dedicated to top-of-the-line customer service and products. Reliable butcher with ample experience in foodservice industry. Handles food and tools responsibly with impressive accident-free track record. Recognized for outstanding cleanliness and safe practices. Skilled Butcher offering proven history of superior customer service and excellent product knowledge. Well-versed in inspecting product and educating customers to foster quality assurance and customer satisfaction. Bringing 40+ years of dedication to precision, reliability and accuracy.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Butcher

Market 32
09.2021 - Current
  • Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
  • Reduced wait time for customers through efficient multitasking during peak hours.
  • Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
  • Replenished butcher counter displays to maintain fresh, appealing produce.

Butcher

The Fresh Market
06.2015 - 02.2018
  • Cut meat for over the counter service....prepared gourmet entrees for seasonal and holiday use...
  • Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
  • Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
  • Showcased exceptional knife skills, consistently producing precise cuts of meat according to customer preferences.
  • Demonstrated versatility by proficiently handling various types of meat including beef, poultry, pork, lamb, and fish.
  • Optimized display cases for maximum visual appeal while maintaining proper temperature controls for product freshness.
  • Increased sales by offering personalized customer service, recommending suitable cuts of meat and sharing recipe ideas.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing expert advice on meat selection and preparation techniques.
  • Replenished butcher counter displays to maintain fresh, appealing produce.

Butcher

Adams Fairacre Farms
07.2012 - 03.2015
  • Cut, tie, deboned, and trim various cuts of meats
  • Breaking down Grass Fed hanging beef so it can be prepared for sales
  • Prepared special cuts cuts of meat ordered by customers
  • Wrap, weigh, label and price cuts of meat.
  • Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
  • Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
  • Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.

Butcher

Price Chopper Supermarket
03.2009 - 04.2012
  • Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish
  • Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers
  • Shape, lace, and tie roasts, using boning knife, skewer, and twine
  • Total sales, and collect money from customers
  • Wrap, weigh, label and price cuts of meat
  • Estimate requirements and order or requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories
  • Negotiate with representatives from supply companies to determine order details
  • Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery, to ensure meat quality
  • Record quantity of meat received and issued to cooks and keep records of meat sales
  • Supervise other butchers and meat cutters.
  • Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
  • Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.

Trainee Butcher

D'Agostinos' Supermarket
09.1983 - 01.2009
  • Record quantity of meat received as well as keep records of meat sales
  • Cure, smoke, tenderize and preserve meats
  • Cut, trim, bone tie , and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry and prepare meats in cooking form
  • Performed butchering tasks, using cutting tools, such as cleaver, knife, and saw
  • Cut bones from standard cuts of meat, such as chucks, hams, loins, plates, rounds, and shanks, to prepare meat for marketing
  • Examined, weighed, and sorted fresh meat cuts.
  • Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
  • Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
  • Developed strong working relationships with trainees, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Education

Computer Programming -

Herbert H. Lehman H.S., Bronx, NY
01.1983

Skills

  • Food safety knowledge
  • Customer Service
  • Knife handling expertise
  • Meat weighing and labeling
  • Meat Cutting
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Meat Preparation
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Maintaining sharp tools
  • Customer service abilities
  • Meat cutting precision
  • Product presentation

Additional Information

Strong knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services., Great ability to quickly move and use the hand., Profound ability to work within a team and on own initiative as required., Excellent communication skills, honesty and a high level of integrity., Uncommon enthusiasm and capacity for hard work., Strong systematic and cheerful approach with a 'can do' attitude., Great ability to judge the quality of things.

Personal Information

Title: Professional and Experienced Meat Cutter

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Handler

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Butcher - Market 32
09.2021 - Current
Butcher - The Fresh Market
06.2015 - 02.2018
Butcher - Adams Fairacre Farms
07.2012 - 03.2015
Butcher - Price Chopper Supermarket
03.2009 - 04.2012
Trainee Butcher - D'Agostinos' Supermarket
09.1983 - 01.2009
Herbert H. Lehman H.S. - Computer Programming,
Ronald Conyers