Blake Barroqueiro
Budgewoi
Summary
Dedicated and highly experienced retail butcher with over 15 years in the meat industry, offering a proven track record in team leadership, operational management, and exceptional customer service. Seeking a career transition to leverage strong leadership capabilities, hands-on skills, and a commitment to quality in a new industry. A collaborative leader who fosters an engaging and empowering work culture while building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders in dynamic environments. Motivated to grow, learn, and contribute positively to a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Butcher’s Manager
The Food Farm
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring exceptional product quality, accuracy, and presentation.
- Lead, mentor, and train staff to maintain high standards of service and efficiency.
- Manage stock levels, ordering, and inventory control, reducing waste and ensuring optimal freshness.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships with a customer-focused approach.
- Fulfill customer and wholesale orders, consistently meeting deadlines during peak periods.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety standards and workplace procedures.
- Created visually appealing product displays that attracted customers and boosted sales.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and forecast demand, optimizing stock levels accordingly.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Butcher
McFarland's Gourmet Meats
11.2016 - 01.2023
- Delivered high-quality customer service, offering advice, answering product questions, and handling special orders.
- Accurately fulfilled high-volume and customised orders within strict timeframes during holiday periods roughly 250 orders during christmas.
- Performed precision cutting and product preparation.
- Maintained clean, appealing displays and adhered to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Utilized POS systems for transaction processing, ensuring accuracy in sales and inventory records.
Butcher
Hudson's Meats
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Prepared and portioned products to customer specifications with a strong focus on quality.
- Supported daily retail operations including customer service, POS use, and order completion.
- Processed and cut various meat selections to meet customer specifications and enhance product appeal.
- Engaged with customers to provide expert advice on meats, cooking methods, and preparation techniques.
- Managed the preparation of specialty meats, ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer requests.
Butcher
Coota Valley Meats
02.2012 - 10.2015
- Completed a wide range of product preparation tasks to retail standards.
- Assisted customers with product selections and handled special requests and seasonal orders.
- Executed daily inventory assessments, identifying stock discrepancies and ensuring timely replenishment.
- Processed and cut various meat selections to meet customer specifications and enhance product appeal.
- Trained new staff on best practices in meat handling, safety protocols, and customer service.
Apprentice Butcher
Southgate Quality Meats
11.2008 - 02.2012
- Developed foundational skills in retail operations, customer service, food safety, and workplace procedures.
- Assisted in the preparation of meat products by cutting, trimming, and portioning to meet customer specifications.
- Engaged with customers to provide information about meat products, cooking techniques, and preparation methods.
- Executed proper sanitation protocols, ensuring a safe environment for team members and customers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate IV in Retail Butchery
Tafe West Woolongong
Woolongong Skills
- Leadership & Team Development
- Operations & Workflow Management
- Customer Service & Communication
- Inventory, Stock Control & Supply Coordination
- Health, Safety & Compliance
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
- Technical & Digital Literacy
- Reliability & Professional Work Ethic
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Hands-On Practical Capability
- Task delegation
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
- Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butchering), West Wollongong TAFE NSW
- Current First Aid Certificate
Timeline
Butcher’s Manager
The Food Farm
01.2023 - 11.2025
Butcher
McFarland's Gourmet Meats
11.2016 - 01.2023
Butcher
Hudson's Meats
10.2015 - 09.2016
Butcher
Coota Valley Meats
02.2012 - 10.2015
Apprentice Butcher
Southgate Quality Meats
11.2008 - 02.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate IV in Retail Butchery
Tafe West Woolongong
References
Available upon request.