Jason Conroy
Endeavour Hills,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Fresh Manager with extensive experience at Woolworths Supermarket, excelling in customer service and meat preparation. Proven track record in enhancing team performance and reducing operational costs through effective management and training. Skilled in knife handling and inventory processing, fostering a positive work environment, while achieving departmental goals.
Professional with a strong background in meat preparation and processing, ensuring top-quality cuts, and maintaining high standards of food safety. Skilled in using various butchery tools and techniques to maximize yield and minimize waste. Demonstrates focus on teamwork, reliability, and adaptability to meet evolving demands. Known for precision, efficiency, and a results-driven approach in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Butcher
Cannings Free Range Butchers
08.2023 - Current
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
Fresh Convenience and fresh service manager
Woolworths Supermarket
ashwood, vic
03.2019 - 06.2023
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved team member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
Meat Manager
Woolworths Supermarket
11.2016 - 03.2019
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable assistance and recommendations on meat selections.
- Maintained open lines of communication with all team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high productivity levels and employee retention.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, fostering strong relationships and promoting repeat business through excellent service experiences.
- Developed and executed successful holiday promotions, including special offers and themed displays designed to attract shoppers during peak seasonal periods.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for the meat department, regularly reviewing financial reports to identify opportunities for improved profitability or expense reduction measures.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Managed ordering process for all meat products, streamlining procedures to improve efficiency while reducing overstock issues.
Butcher
Coles Supermarket
11.2013 - 10.2016
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
Apprentice Butcher
IGA Supermarket
02.2010 - 09.2013
- 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.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
Skills
- Customer service
- Knife handling expertise
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Customer service abilities
- Meat cutting precision
- Product presentation
- Deboning meat
- Sanitation procedures
- Meat inspection
- Grinding and mincing
- Management
- Sanitation practices
- Machinery maintenance
- Inventory processing
- Sausage making
- Waste reduction
Certification
- Certified butcher
References
Dane nicholls
woolworths store/group manager
0433712292
jordan nicholson
cannings store manager
0435323563
mary
2ic manager woolworths ashwood
0405551182
burim peroli
associate
0434584432
Timeline
Butcher
Cannings Free Range Butchers
08.2023 - Current
Fresh Convenience and fresh service manager
Woolworths Supermarket
03.2019 - 06.2023
Meat Manager
Woolworths Supermarket
11.2016 - 03.2019
Butcher
Coles Supermarket
11.2013 - 10.2016
Apprentice Butcher
IGA Supermarket
02.2010 - 09.2013