Sebastian Miner
Portland,OR
Summary
Adept at elevating culinary experiences, I significantly enhanced sales and operational efficiency at Wheatsville Co-op through expert meat cutting and dynamic team leadership. Specializing in food safety and customer service, I revitalized the specialty sausage program and introduced innovative inventory management strategies, showcasing a blend of technical prowess and interpersonal skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Butcher
Sheridan Fruit Company
Portland, OR
11.2023 - Current
- Mastered variety of butchering techniques for beef, pork, poultry, and game, offering wide range of products.
- Revived and improved the specialty sausage program alone.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
- Operated and maintained commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Implemented creative merchandising ideas to attract customers and promote special offers, resulting in increased sales..
- Assisted in menu planning for local restaurants by recommending specific cuts and bulk orders.
- Implemented new inventory management techniques to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
Head Butcher
Wheatsville Co-op
Austin, TX
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Increased sales by creating appealing meat displays and ensuring product freshness.
- Managed daily operations of the butcher shop, including scheduling, payroll, and budgeting responsibilities.
- Maintained a safe work environment through regular equipment maintenance and staff training in safety protocols.
- Fostered an inclusive work environment that encouraged collaboration among staff members from diverse backgrounds.
- Expanded product offerings to meet evolving consumer demands for specialty items such as organic or grass-fed meats.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
Education
Bachelor - Communications
Baylor University
Waco, TXSkills
- Food safety knowledge
- Customer Service
- Knife handling expertise
- Meat Cutting
- Product presentation
- Machinery Maintenance
- Sausage making
- Waste Reduction
- Recipe Development
Certification
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certification - International HACCP Alliance.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour General Industry Training - OSHA Training Institute Education Centers.
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
Timeline
Butcher
Sheridan Fruit Company
11.2023 - Current
Head Butcher
Wheatsville Co-op
07.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor - Communications
Baylor University