Keith Taramai
Cairns,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Butchery Section Manager at Piccone's SUPA IGA Edmonton, adept in meat cutting and customer service, significantly enhanced sales through strategic inventory management and quality control. Leveraged food safety knowledge and exceptional knife handling expertise to maintain high standards, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Results-driven meat professional, skilled in precision cutting, portioning, and maintaining product quality. Proven ability to adapt to different work environments and ensure food safety compliance. Known for strong teamwork and commitment to delivering excellent customer service with focus on achieving operational goals. Dexterous Mastercut Meats employs impeccable hand-eye coordination to create precise and meticulous cuts in meat. Excellent knowledge of multiple types of exotic meat including lamb, goose, veal and mutton.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior/2IC Butcher
Master Cut Meats
04.2004 - 03.2027
- 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.
- 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.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
- Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- 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.
- Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
- Managed inventory effectively, minimizing waste through proper rotation and storage practices.
- Demonstrated versatility by proficiently handling various types of meat including beef, poultry, pork, lamb, and fish.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Reduced wait time for customers through efficient multitasking during peak hours.
- Optimized display cases for maximum visual appeal while maintaining proper temperature controls for product freshness.
- Increased sales by offering personalized customer service, recommending suitable cuts of meat and sharing recipe ideas.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing expert advice on meat selection and preparation techniques.
- Adapted product offerings based on seasonal availability and customer demand, keeping selection interesting and relevant.
- Demonstrated butchery skills at community events, raising profile of shop and attracting new customers.
- Assessed kitchen inventories and reordered low-stock items to maintain output.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in butchery area, ensuring hygienic environment for food preparation.
- Enhanced shop's reputation for quality by meticulously trimming and preparing cuts of meat according to customer specifications.
- Provided personalized service by remembering regular customers' preferences and making recommendations based on their tastes.
- Fostered team-oriented atmosphere by training new employees in butchery skills and customer service excellence.
- Tailored meat cuts to customer preferences, ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business.
- Increased repeat customer visits with exceptional customer service and in-depth knowledge of various meat products.
UNS Security Officer
UNS
02.2014 - 03.2019
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
Butchery Section Manager
Piccone's SUPA IGA Edmonton
04.2007 - 08.2009
- Collaborated with store management to develop strategies for increasing sales and profitability in the butchery section.
- Developed cross-training initiatives, enabling staff members to work efficiently across various roles within the department.
- Conducted quality control checks on incoming shipments of meat products, ensuring freshness and compliance with company standards.
- Organized workflow schedules for optimal efficiency during peak business hours or special events such as holidays or promotions.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly, resolving issues professionally while maintaining a positive reputation for the department.
- Established strong relationships with local farmers to source high-quality meats at fair prices.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing high-quality meat products and exceptional service.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to share ideas for process improvements or new product offerings.
- Coordinated staff schedules efficiently while considering employee availability and workload demands.
- Worked closely with suppliers for competitive pricing, resulting in cost savings for the business.
- Led team meetings to review performance metrics and set goals for improvement.
- Maintained equipment in excellent condition through regular maintenance and cleaning protocols.
Crown Control Officer
Heightened Services Group
04.2019 - Current
- Established effective monitoring practices, identifying areas of non-compliance or potential risk exposure.
- Conducted periodical reviews on control systems to maintain robustness against emerging risks.
- Supported control program implementation, execution, risk identification and mitigation, counseling business leaders on financial risks and advising on remediation strategies.
- Enhanced regulatory compliance by conducting thorough investigations and implementing corrective actions.
- Performed large dataset analysis to provide thematic insights, identify financial discrepancy root causes and reveal risk levels, simultaneously developing comprehensive remediation plans.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge about relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting organizational controls.
- Monitored and reported on aligned group risk concentration, identifying current and emerging risk, assessing risk appetite and facilitating business dialogue.
- Oversaw the implementation of new policies, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows.
- Assisted in the development of business continuity plans, helping organizations prepare for unforeseen disruptions.
- Reviewed internal controls documentation, evaluating adequacy and suggesting improvements where necessary.
- Ensured timely resolution of identified issues by coordinating efforts between various stakeholders.
- Increased productivity with the implementation of process improvements and automation tools.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to ensure staff adherence to control standards and regulations.
- Reduced operational risks through proactive identification and mitigation of potential issues.
- Understood risk framework, business policies and available programs, translating into plans for business growth, risk management and threat mitigation.
- Improved control processes by implementing risk assessments and audits.
- Interacted with stakeholders, regulators and other members of cross-functional teams to establish standard protocol, develop clear risk management goals and support healthy patterns of sustainable growth.
Education
College Completion - Carpenter
Rangatahi College
New Zealand 01.1988
Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Customer Service
- Knife handling expertise
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Safety practices
- Meat Cutting
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Meat Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Sanitation Procedures
- Deboning Techniques
- Machinery Maintenance
- Inventory Processing
Accomplishments
- Served over 50+ customers daily and up-sold specialty cuts to increase department profits.
- Served over 50+ customers daily and up-sold specialty cuts to increase department profits.
- Managed and oversaw the training and hiring of various meat-processing employees.
- Acknowledged for extraordinary service by supervisors and clients.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Languages
Maori
Professional Working
Timeline
Crown Control Officer
Heightened Services Group
04.2019 - Current
UNS Security Officer
UNS
02.2014 - 03.2019
Butchery Section Manager
Piccone's SUPA IGA Edmonton
04.2007 - 08.2009
Senior/2IC Butcher
Master Cut Meats
04.2004 - 03.2027
College Completion - Carpenter
Rangatahi College
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