Harley Manning
Tamworth,NSW
Summary
Skilled Butcher with expertise in meat cutting and customer service. Manages teams effectively while ensuring adherence to food safety regulations. Proficient in carcass breakdown and inventory control, optimizing product quality and minimizing waste.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Butcher
Nabs
Taminda
11.2011 - Current
- Cut beef, pork, and poultry for Nabs
- Trim carcasses and portion steaks for display cases
- Grind fresh meat for sausages, burgers, and blends
- Cut meat and tray for numerous Carlos IGA supermarkets
- Do up meat raffle trays for clubs/pubs
- Being Manager to numerous staff.
- Operated slicers, saws, and grinders under safety rules
- Wrapped, labeled, and stocked products in refrigerated cases
- Cleaned work surfaces, knives, and equipment after shifts
- Checked freshness, color, and temperature during daily prep
- Assisted customers with cut selection and cooking questions
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas to maintain health standards.
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Weighed, wrapped, labeled, priced, and displayed merchandise for sale.
- Assisted customers with special orders or requests for certain cuts of meat.
- Complied with federal, state and local sanitation regulations and department procedures.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures for handling meat products.
- Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed at all times while preparing food.
- Received and processed customer orders for meat products.
- Stocked shelves with freshly cut meats for customers to purchase.
- Monitored temperature levels in refrigeration units throughout the day.
- Inspected meats for quality assurance before selling them to customers.
- Disposed of expired meats in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Prepared cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry to customer specifications.
- Followed emergency procedures in event of workplace accidents.
- 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.
- Used sizing guidelines to cut meat products and arrange pieces in trays.
- Identified perishable inventory nearing expiration date and marked down prices to minimize waste.
- Displayed a professional attitude when interacting with customers or colleagues.
- Conducted routine maintenance on butcher shop equipment.
- Organized and maintained inventory of fresh, frozen, and cured meats.
- Enforced approved safety codes and cultivated orderly and systematic environment.
- Implemented suggestive selling techniques for less desirable cuts to maximize profits and clear inventory.
- Ordered supplies from vendors when necessary to meet customer demand.
- Maintained records of sales transactions and restocked items as needed.
- Executed daily production schedule and preparation requirements obtained from chef.
- Kept up-to-date on the latest trends in the industry to provide knowledgeable advice to customers.
- Adhered to store policies regarding sanitation protocols during preparation of foods.
- Trained employees on safety and protective clothing guidelines to minimize injuries.
- Maintained proper food temperatures for various products.
- Utilized knowledge of animal anatomy to efficiently break down carcasses into retail cuts.
- Expertly deboned and trimmed meats with precision to minimize waste.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to prepare and execute special orders or catering requests.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various meat cuts and recommended cooking techniques to customers.
- Prepared specialty meat products, such as sausages, ham, and cured meats.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction with meat purchases.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and hygiene standards in meat preparation and storage.
- Implemented cost-control measures to minimize waste and optimize profitability.
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding meat processing and sales.
- Assisted in the development of promotional displays and marketing materials for meat products.
- Conducted quality inspections of meat deliveries to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Sharpened knives on daily basis for optimal use and longevity.
- Answered customer questions about specific products and cut meats to specifications.
- Arranged cut meat and products in display case for customer viewing and selection.
- Properly stored meat to decrease waste and increase product freshness span.
- Prepared poultry for sale and consumption by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
- Kept detailed records of meat cuts for accurate inventories.
- Trained new employees on cleanliness, client engagement strategies and various types of meat cuts.
- Utilized skewers and twine to shape, lace, and secure roasts for cooking.
Education
Peel High
TamworthSkills
- Meat cutting
- Carcass breakdown
- Meat processing
- Meat deboning
- Meat grinding
- Sausage preparation
- Meat packaging
- Food safety
- Regulatory compliance
- Temperature control
- Safe food handling
- Knife handling
- Inventory control
- Product ordering
- Stock purchasing
- Equipment operation
- Forklift operation
- Team management
- Team leadership
- Training personnel
- Attention to detail
- Dependability
- Customer service
- Sales
- Management
- Tool maintenance
- Meat marination
- Meat deboning
- Dependability
Certification
- Forklift high risk licence
- First aid certificate
- Food safety
Timeline
Butcher
Nabs
11.2011 - Current
Peel High