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Thomas Ben

Choctaw,MS

Summary

Dynamic Meat Department Associate at Piggly Wiggly with expertise in cutting precision and stock rotation. Enhanced customer satisfaction through tailored meat preparation and maintained optimal freshness, significantly reducing shrinkage rates. A dedicated team player committed to workplace safety and sanitation practices, ensuring a clean and efficient shopping environment.

Developed strong organizational and customer service skills within fast-paced retail environment. Gained experience in maintaining inventory and ensuring food safety standards. Seeking to transition into new field leveraging these transferable skills.

Work History

Meat Department Associate

Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assisted customers with special requests, such as custom cuts or specific preparation instructions, enhancing their shopping experience.
  • Ensured accurate pricing through consistent label verification and updates on meat products.
  • Maximized product freshness by consistently monitoring inventory levels and rotating stock accordingly.
  • Reduced shrinkage rates by conducting regular audits of perishable items, ensuring proper storage conditions were met.
  • Kept up-to-date on industry trends and market fluctuations to better anticipate consumer demands and ensure stock availability.
  • Prepared and packaged meat products by cutting and grinding meat to customer specifications.
  • Kept meat cases fully stocked, clean and properly labeled to allow customers to find products quickly.
  • Rotated products to sell before expiration dates, prevent waste and keep food safety in check.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
12-2026

Associate of Arts - Marine Biology

East Central Community College
Decatur, MS
05-2024

Skills

  • Cutting precision
  • Knife handling
  • Workplace safety
  • Sanitation practices
  • Stock rotation
  • Weighing accuracy
  • Labeling proficiency
  • Maintaining freshness

Timeline

Meat Department Associate

Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store
05.2024 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology

University of Southern Mississippi

Associate of Arts - Marine Biology

East Central Community College
Thomas Ben