Tate' Wacipi Curry Sr.
Flandreau,SD
Summary
Proven track record in meat cutting and team collaboration, demonstrated at Grizzley Meats. Skilled in operating precision machinery and maintaining high safety stan dards. I am eager to learn, and am reliable. I current am working but am looking for something more long term and were I can grow with the company.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Butcher
Grizzley Meats
Flandreau, SD
04.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
- Assisted in training new staff members on cutting techniques, safety protocols, and product knowledge.
Front Line Cook
Hunkake Cafe
Flandreau, SD
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Upheld restaurant''s reputation for quality cuisine through strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and culinary standards.
- Collaborated with team members to accurately fulfill complex orders within tight timeframes.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Landscaper
American Lawn Services
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Constructed hardscape elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, water features for enhanced functionality of outdoor spaces.
Machine Operator
DMC Water Jet LLC
Sioux Falls, SD
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bennett County High School
Martin, SD05.2004
Skills
- Knife handling expertise
- Meat Cutting
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Maintaining sharp tools
- Machinery Maintenance
- Forklift Operation
- Site preparation
- Chainsaw Operation
- Machinery Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Power and hand tools
Timeline
Butcher
Grizzley Meats
04.2024 - Current
Front Line Cook
Hunkake Cafe
04.2022 - 08.2023
Landscaper
American Lawn Services
08.2018 - 12.2021
Machine Operator
DMC Water Jet LLC
10.2013 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Bennett County High School