Mark Craft
Coffs Harbour,NSW
Summary
Seasoned Butcher with over 30 years of experience applying culinary expertise to deliver quality products. Dedicated to top-of-the-line customer service and products. Knowledgeable Butcher with hands-on experience in meat preparation, cutting, and packaging. Adept at maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, ensuring quality and freshness of products. Demonstrated expertise in using butchery tools and equipment efficiently and collaborating effectively with team members.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Butcher
Park Beach Butchers
03.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Used Software to document quantity of meat received and sold to keep proper records of meat sales.
- Increased sales by offering personalized customer service, recommending suitable cuts of meat and sharing recipe ideas
- Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance checks, keeping machinery functioning efficiently and safely.
- Optimized display cases for maximum visual appeal while maintaining proper temperature controls for product freshness
- Showcased exceptional knife skills, consistently producing precise cuts of meat according to customer preferences.
- Ensured quality control measures were consistently met throughout the butchering process.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
- Assisted in training new staff members on cutting techniques, safety protocols, and product knowledge
- Replenished butcher counter displays to maintain fresh, appealing produce.
- Developed a loyal client base by fostering strong relationships with customers through attentive service and informative interactions.
- Received and inspected meat deliveries to verify quality and safety of products.
- Handled customer complaints quickly and professionally to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
- Trained new employees on proper meat-cutting techniques and safety measures.
Education
Swansea High School
Caves Beach, NSWSkills
- Meat Cutting
- Safety practices
- Meat Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Meat cutting precision
- Product presentation
- Deboning Techniques
- Deboning meat
- Management
- Machinery Maintenance
- Meat grading understanding
- Strong team member
- Purchasing stock
- Meat packaging
- Portion sizing
- Knife Skills
- Proper Meat Storage
- Weight Calculations
Timeline
Qualified Butcher
Park Beach Butchers
03.2024 - Current
Swansea High School
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