Zachary Stembridge
Nashville,TN
Summary
Attentive and enthusiastic Meat Department Manager with 14+ years of experience background in training, team leadership and schedule coordination. Knowledgeable about retail operations, can drive sales also while minimizing shrink. Expert in all areas of running a meat department, including proper equipment use, cleaning standards and maintaining food safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Cutter
Costco
05.2024 - Current
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and lamb to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Follows all of Costcos specs for adequate weight, appearance, and production guide quantity of all produced products.
- Maintains a clean workspace area for food safety and follows all guidelines for food safety and Costco standards.
Meat Department Manager/4th Key Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw all production specs .
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Delegated tasks and duties to meat team and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
Meat Department Manager
Whole Foods Market Inc
10.2017 - 01.2022
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock and removed expired items from supply.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
Meat Department Manager
Publix
02.2012 - 07.2017
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock and removed expired items from supply.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilson High School
Florence, AL05.2009
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL03.2013
Skills
- Customer Service Management
- Leadership
- Recruitment and Training
- Team Building and Motivation
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Product Knowledge
- Multitasking and Prioritizing
- Superior Work Ethic
- Performance Monitoring
- Creativity
- Reporting and Performance Analysis
- Inventory Management
Certification
- Food Safety Certification
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Costco
05.2024 - Current
Meat Department Manager/4th Key Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market
09.2022 - 04.2024
Meat Department Manager
Whole Foods Market Inc
10.2017 - 01.2022
Meat Department Manager
Publix
02.2012 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Wilson High School
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
University of North Alabama
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