Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Sara Lou

Sara Lou

Port Richey,FL

Summary

Dynamic Meat Market Manager with extensive experience at Publix, excelling in meat cutting and customer service. Proven track record of enhancing product quality and reducing waste through effective inventory management and staff training. Recognized for strong communication skills and leadership, fostering a collaborative team environment that drives customer satisfaction.

Work History

Meat Market Manager

Publix
  • Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
  • Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
  • 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.
  • Assisted customers with selecting the best cuts of meat for their desired recipes, resulting in satisfied clients.
  • Enhanced meat product quality by implementing proper cutting techniques and adhering to sanitation standards.
  • Exhibited excellent communication skills when addressing customer inquiries or concerns promptly, resulting in repeat business.
  • Educated customers on different cuts of meat and cooking techniques, enhancing their overall experience.
  • Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
  • Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
  • Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
  • Collaborated with team members to keep the department fully stocked and visually appealing for increased sales.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service during peak hours in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reduced waste by accurately portioning meat products according to customer specifications.
  • Conducted inventory management tasks such as ordering supplies, rotating stock, reducing spoilage rates, and minimizing overstock issues.
  • Used Software to document quantity of meat received and sold to keep proper records of meat sales.

Meat Cutter

Publix
08.2017 - Current
  • Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
  • Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
  • 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.
  • Assisted customers with selecting the best cuts of meat for their desired recipes, resulting in satisfied clients.
  • Enhanced meat product quality by implementing proper cutting techniques and adhering to sanitation standards.
  • Exhibited excellent communication skills when addressing customer inquiries or concerns promptly, resulting in repeat business.
  • Educated customers on different cuts of meat and cooking techniques, enhancing their overall experience.
  • Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
  • Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
  • Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
  • Collaborated with team members to keep the department fully stocked and visually appealing for increased sales.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service during peak hours in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reduced waste by accurately portioning meat products according to customer specifications.
  • Conducted inventory management tasks such as ordering supplies, rotating stock, reducing spoilage rates, and minimizing overstock issues.
  • Used Software to document quantity of meat received and sold to keep proper records of meat sales.

Education

Basic Education -

GULF High
New Port Richey, FL
05.2005

Skills

  • Workplace safety
  • Sanitation standards
  • Meat cutting
  • Merchandising strategies
  • Employee scheduling
  • Promotional planning
  • Cutting techniques
  • Staff leadership
  • Schedule management
  • Employee development
  • Schedule coordination
  • Inventory ordering
  • Cross-department collaboration
  • Pricing strategy
  • Ordering supplies
  • Supply ordering
  • Pricing
  • Loss prevention strategies
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Promotion planning
  • Loss prevention policies
  • Department activity logging
  • Merchandising management
  • Pricing expertise
  • Replenishment coordination
  • Pricing control
  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Problem resolution
  • Relationship building
  • Customer relations
  • Team building
  • Professional and courteous
  • Task prioritization
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Scheduling and coordinating
  • Self motivation
  • Managing operations and efficiency
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer relationship management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Hiring and training
  • Employee training
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Training and development
  • Operations management
  • Team development
  • Professionalism
  • Good judgment
  • Staff management
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Employee coaching and mentoring
  • Sales strategy
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Staff training
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Time management abilities
  • Continuous improvement
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Meat Cutter

Publix
08.2017 - Current

Meat Market Manager

Publix

Basic Education -

GULF High
Sara Lou