Jason Faulkner
Huntfield Heights,SA
Summary
Experienced butcher with a strong background in meat preparation and quality control at Foodland. Demonstrated success in training employees and delivering exceptional customer service while adhering to food safety standards. Skilled in inventory management and visual merchandising, leading to improved product offerings and customer satisfaction. Dedicated to upholding high sanitation practices and operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Butcher
Foodland Hove
Hove , SA
02.2020 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness in working areas through regular floor mopping and surface sanitization.
- Weighed, wrapped, labeled, priced, and arranged merchandise for optimal display.
- Prepared beef, pork, veal, lamb, and poultry cuts according to customer specifications.
- Received and processed customer orders efficiently for meat products.
- Ordered supplies from vendors as necessary to fulfill customer demand.
- Monitored refrigeration unit temperatures throughout the day to ensure product safety.
- Trained new employees on proper safety procedures for meat handling.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing product selection inquiries.
Butcher Manager
Foodland Morphettvale
Morphvale, SA
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions and restocked items as required.
- Stocked shelves with freshly cut meats to enhance customer offerings.
- Weighed, wrapped, labeled, priced, and displayed merchandise for sale effectively.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations during all food preparation processes.
- Monitored refrigeration unit temperatures throughout the day to maintain product quality.
- Trained new employees on proper safety procedures for meat handling tasks.
- Processed whole animals into individual cuts while adhering to sanitation protocols.
- Provided responsive customer service by addressing inquiries about product selection.
Butcher Assistant Manager
Foodland
Henley Beach, SA
10.2000 - 10.2010
- Sanitized work areas to uphold health standards consistently.
- Organized product shelves to ensure proper rotation and accessibility.
- Tracked product expiration dates to guarantee freshness prior to sale.
- Maintained safe working environment by adhering to all established safety protocols.
- Prepared various cuts of meat per customer specifications, including beef, pork, and poultry.
- Monitored refrigeration unit temperatures for quality control throughout the day.
- Restocked display cases with fresh meats and replenished inventory as needed.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting with product inquiries and custom orders.
Education
Diploma - Meat Processing (Meat Retailing)
Christies Beach High
Christies Beach06-2014
Bachelor of Meat
TAFE SA
SA01-2004
Skills
- Meat preparation and knife skills
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Order processing
- Sanitation practices
- Employee training
- Equipment maintenance
- Food safety oversight
- Visual merchandising
- Supply restocking
- Product labeling
- Customer service
- Cutting techniques
- Refrigeration monitoring
- Safe food handling
- Team building
- Sanitation procedures
- Processing equipment proficiency
- Temperature control and monitoring
- Marinating meats
- Meat inspection and delivery oversight
- Portion sizing and packaging
- Maintaining sharp tools
- Adaptability to change
- Deboning techniques and knife handling expertise
- Grinding and mincing techniques
Affiliations
I enjoy playing golf socially and in competition rounds.
Certification
. Current working with children's check
. Current police clearance
. Current senior first aid certificate
. Current full drivers licence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Butcher
Foodland Hove
02.2020 - Current
Butcher Manager
Foodland Morphettvale
01.2017 - 01.2020
Butcher Assistant Manager
Foodland
10.2000 - 10.2010
Diploma - Meat Processing (Meat Retailing)
Christies Beach High
Bachelor of Meat
TAFE SA
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