Tina norris
New Berlin,WI
Summary
Dynamic Meat Cutter with extensive experience at Jewel-Osco, skilled in knife handling and food safety. Proven track record of enhancing product quality and customer satisfaction through expert cutting techniques and effective communication. Trained new employees, ensuring adherence to sanitation practices and maintaining a clean, organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter
Jewel-osco
05.1996 - 07.2025
- 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.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Continuously sharpened knives and maintained equipment for optimal cutting performance.
- 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.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
- 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.
- Increased efficiency with expert use of various cutting tools, including knives, saws, and cleavers.
- Collaborated with team members to keep the department fully stocked and visually appealing for increased sales.
- Demonstrated expertise in deboning various types of meats efficiently while maintaining highest levels of precision and quality control.
- Ensured optimal freshness and shelf life of meat products through proper packaging and storage methods.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- 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.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
- Replenished butcher counter displays to maintain fresh, appealing produce.
- Assessed kitchen inventories and reordered low-stock items to maintain output.
- Disassembled and properly cleaned meat-cutting machines, avoiding contamination.
- Trained new employees on proper meat-cutting techniques and safety measures.
- Handled customer complaints quickly and professionally to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
- Placed orders for supplies and raw materials to keep necessary items available.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards to prevent contamination and comply with regulations.
- Adjusted machine settings to accommodate different cuts of meat.
Skills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Meat weighing and labeling
Additional Information
17 + years management experience
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Jewel-osco
05.1996 - 07.2025
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