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James Strawbridge

Brookfield,Victoria

Summary

Reliable [Job Title] willing to work long hours and all shifts. Responsible and knowledgeable individual with knack for cutting and wrapping fresh meat of multiple varieties. In-depth knowledge of butcher's cutlery and powered equipment, including electric grinders and band saws.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Apprentice Butcher

Aus Tendercuts
04.2018 - 07.2023
  • Rotated products to reduce meat spoiling and waste.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
  • Prepared meat into forms ready for cooking by boning, tying, grinding, cutting and trimming meats.
  • Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
  • Used cash registers to total sales and collect money from customers.
  • Estimated requirements and ordered or requisitioned meat supplies to maintain inventory.
  • Assisted head butcher by inspecting deliveries to verify freshness of meats.
  • Packed meats and poultry for display to market to public for sale.
  • Performed primary and secondary butchery skills with steak and boning knives, hand saws, cleavers, banding needles to cut meats.
  • Advised customers about alternative cuts, cooking methods, storage requirements and nutritional aspects of meat.
  • Followed food safety compliance and traceability procedures in meat supply chain.
  • Facilitated cold storage, stock control and safe movement of meat and poultry in butchery environment.

Apprentice Butcher

Melton Fresh Meat And Poultry
11.2016 - 04.2018
  • Rotated products to reduce meat spoiling and waste.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Weighed, labeled and priced variety of cuts of meat for on-demand selection.
  • Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
  • Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
  • Learned different selections and types of poultry, pork, beef and fish from head butcher.
  • Used cash registers to total sales and collect money from customers.
  • Assisted head butcher by inspecting deliveries to verify freshness of meats.

Cleaner

DNS Butchers
12.2014 - 03.2015


  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
  • Confirmed all cleaning tools and equipment were stored properly after use.
  • Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
  • Hand-washed Dishes.
  • Cleaned equipment, Benches, Display windows and Shop floors.

Salesperson

QBD
11.2014 - 01.2015
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.

Education

Certificate III - Meat Processing

William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC
06.2021

Skills

  • Supplies Maintenance
  • Waste Reduction
  • Meat Weighing and Labeling
  • Meat Inspection
  • Portion control
  • Meat Preparation
  • Sanitation practices
  • Grinding and mincing
  • Workplace safety
  • Packaging products
  • Knife handling expertise
  • Equipment maintenance

Timeline

Apprentice Butcher

Aus Tendercuts
04.2018 - 07.2023

Apprentice Butcher

Melton Fresh Meat And Poultry
11.2016 - 04.2018

Cleaner

DNS Butchers
12.2014 - 03.2015

Salesperson

QBD
11.2014 - 01.2015

Certificate III - Meat Processing

William Angliss Institute of TAFE

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