Adam Patrikis
Newcastle
Summary
Dynamic butcher with expertise in meat processing and customer service at Murray’s Mates. Proven ability to enhance workflow and train staff, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Skilled in quality inspection and effective communication, consistently delivering exceptional product presentation and customer satisfaction. Adaptable and committed to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Butcher
Murray’s mates
Belmont
01.2019 - Current
- Prepared cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry to customer specifications.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about product selection.
- Processed sides of beef, whole pigs, chickens and other animals to separate into individual cuts.
- Assisted customers with product selections and meat preparation advice.
- Operated meat cutting machinery safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow processes.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food handling.
- Trained new staff on proper butchering techniques and store procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas to maintain health standards.
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Operated slicers, grinders and other butcher shop equipment safely.
- Weighed, wrapped, labeled, priced, and displayed merchandise for sale.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures for handling meat products.
- Stocked shelves with freshly cut meats for customers to purchase.
- Inspected meats for quality assurance before selling them to customers.
Car Wash Attendant
Gateshead Car Wash
Gateshaed
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Operated car wash equipment to ensure thorough vehicle cleaning.
- Inspected vehicles for damage before and after washing services.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area and tools.
- Assisted customers with service selection and provided product recommendations.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved service-related issues promptly.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and reported low stock levels.
- Trained new staff on proper washing procedures and safety protocols.
- Greeted each customer and supplied service-level options and pricing, including promotional and membership information.
Education
Hunter Sports High
Gateshead , NswSkills
- Meat processing
- Equipment operation
- Quality inspection
- Customer assistance
- Maintaining cleanliness and safety
- Inventory management
- Health compliance
- Workflow collaboration
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Knife handling expertise
- Sales
- Storage temperature monitoring
- Inventory processing
- Sausage making
- Customer service abilities
- Hand-eye coordination
- Adaptability to change
- Sanitation practices
- Product presentation
- Waste reduction
- Following regulations
- Processing equipment proficiency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Car Wash Attendant
Gateshead Car Wash
03.2019 - 01.2021
Butcher
Murray’s mates
01.2019 - Current
Hunter Sports High