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Brandon Harris

Chester

Summary

Dynamic Meat Cutter with extensive experience at BJs Wholesale Club, excelling in knife handling and customer service. Proven track record in waste reduction and quality control, enhancing product presentation and customer satisfaction. Skilled in food safety practices, I effectively trained staff, ensuring compliance and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Meat Cutter

Bjs Wholesales Club
06.2020 - Current
  • 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.
  • Enhanced meat product quality by implementing proper cutting techniques and adhering to sanitation standards.
  • Assisted customers with selecting the best cuts of meat for their desired recipes, resulting in satisfied clients.
  • 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.
  • Educated customers on different cuts of meat and cooking techniques, enhancing their overall experience.
  • 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.
  • Conducted inventory management tasks such as ordering supplies, rotating stock, reducing spoilage rates, and minimizing overstock issues.
  • Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
  • 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.

Meat Cutter

The Fresh Market
06.2017 - 08.2019

Assistant Meat Manager

Giant Food Stores
02.2010 - 06.2017
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product recommendations.
  • Supported cost reduction efforts by identifying areas of potential loss due to spoilage or shrinkage within the meat department.
  • Contributed to team success by training new employees on department procedures, policies, and best practices.
  • Reduced waste by implementing proper inventory management techniques and rotating stock effectively.
  • Ordered and received products under direction of Meat Manager to maintain high quality and proper quantity.
  • Facilitated smooth operation during peak times by effectively managing workflow among team members while maintaining high quality standards for product presentation.
  • Trained meat department employees and supervised product placement, rotation, signage and display activities to foster positive customer experience.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment by adhering to strict food safety guidelines and cleaning protocols.
  • Sold and displayed meat products to customers by advising on quality of food, method of handling and other factors affecting preparing, freezing and storage.
  • Merchandised aisles by creatively and logically allocating space and setting up impulse areas to increase customer spending.
  • Maximized freshness of products through efficient organization of storage coolers based on temperature requirements for different types of meats.
  • Contributed to inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels, placing orders as needed, and conducting regular audits of product quality.
  • Collaborated with store management to develop promotions, seasonal displays, and special events that appealed to customers'' preferences.
  • Increased customer loyalty through knowledgeable interactions about various cuts of meat, cooking techniques, and recipe suggestions.
  • Fostered a positive working environment within the meat department by demonstrating respectful, professional behavior and open communication with coworkers.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding product availability or specific requests for specialty items not stocked regularly within the store''s offerings.
  • Streamlined order processing by utilizing effective communication skills between the sales floor associates and meat department staff.
  • Supported the Meat Manager in achieving financial targets for sales growth, profit margin improvement, and labor cost control within the department''s operations.
  • Demonstrated expertise in cutting, trimming, grinding, and preparing meats according to established standards and customer requests.
  • Assisted in increasing sales by maintaining a well-stocked and visually appealing meat department.
  • Improved efficiency with accurate pricing, labeling, and signage for meat products.
  • Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing food handling, storage, sanitation, weights and measures requirements in the meat department operations.
  • Assisted Meat Manager with maintaining profit margin in accordance with sales goals, expenses, price changes and waste management.
  • Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
  • Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
  • Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
  • Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
  • 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.
  • Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
  • Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.

Skills

  • Knife handling
  • Food safety
  • Sanitation practices
  • Meat weighing and labeling
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Quality control
  • Meat processing
  • Waste reduction
  • Meat preparation
  • Cutting speed
  • Workplace safety
  • Supplies maintenance
  • Meat presentation
  • Customer service
  • Management

Timeline

Meat Cutter

Bjs Wholesales Club
06.2020 - Current

Meat Cutter

The Fresh Market
06.2017 - 08.2019

Assistant Meat Manager

Giant Food Stores
02.2010 - 06.2017

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