Rolando Gamatan
Perth,WA
Summary
Skilled butcher with comprehensive experience in meat cutting and preparation across various settings, including retail and wholesale environments. Possess strong knowledge of safety standards, sanitation practices, and machinery operations. Demonstrated ability to efficiently break down carcasses, cut to specification, and manage machines. Contributed to reducing waste and optimising operational workflows in previous roles.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beef Boner/Slicer Operator
Western Meat Packers Group
Perth, WA
09.2008 - Current
- Operated knives for precise meat separation and boning tasks.
- Complied with OSHA regulations regarding personal protective equipment.
- Separated meat from fat, gristle, and bone using a sharp boning knife.
- Cut large sections of meat into smaller portions for further processing or packaging.
- Followed company policies and procedures at all times while on the job.
- Removed bones from the carcass with precision and speed while maintaining quality standards.
- Followed strict hygiene protocols to prevent contamination during processing.
Head Butcher
Meat World
Manila, Philippines
10.2001 - 03.2008
- Trained staff on safe handling and sanitation practices in the butcher shop.
- Supervised meat preparation and cutting processes for quality control.
- Managed inventory levels of meats and supplies for efficient operations.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Las Pinas National High School
Manila, Philippines03-1999
Skills
- Meat processing
- Deboning meat
- Deboning techniques
- Meat cutting
- Knife handling
- Maintaining sharp tools
- Machinery maintenance
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Following regulations
- Adaptability
- Relationship building
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- Certificate IV in Food and Handling Safety
- Certificate in Bandsaw Operation
- Certificate Brisket Saw Operation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Beef Boner/Slicer Operator
Western Meat Packers Group
09.2008 - Current
Head Butcher
Meat World
10.2001 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
Las Pinas National High School