Samuel Ruiz
Douglas
Summary
Experienced Meat Cutter skilled in maintaining a clean work environment and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Committed to training team members on food handling techniques to support operational excellence and drive customer satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Cutter
Safeway
Bisbee, AZ
03.2025 - Current
- Operated band saws and meat slicers to cut, trim, and package various meats.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards and sanitation protocols during all operations.
- Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and conducting regular audits.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Improved workflow efficiency by reorganizing workspace layout for optimal task performance.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- 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.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when addressing customer inquiries or concerns promptly, resulting in repeat business.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
- Increased efficiency with expert use of various cutting tools, including knives, saws, and cleavers.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
Assistant Deli Manager
Safeway
Bisbee, AZ
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Assisted in managing deli operations, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Coordinated daily staff schedules, optimizing labor resources for peak service hours.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing waste and maintaining stock levels.
- Trained new employees on food handling procedures and customer service standards.
- Monitored product quality and freshness, addressing issues promptly to maintain standards.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate pricing and secure timely deliveries of products.
- Trained new team members in proper food handling techniques, equipment usage, and company policies.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally while maintaining a helpful demeanor.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising and attractive product displays.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to food safety guidelines and procedures.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping of daily temperature logs as well as maintenance activities performed on deli equipment.
- Operated slicer and price computing scale to accurately slice, weigh and label meat products.
- Served as an integral part of the management team, actively participating in weekly meetings to discuss operational updates, challenges, or achievements.
- Regularly assessed employee performance levels and provided constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement within the team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Douglas High School
DouglasHVACR Trade Certification - HVACR
Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZ05-2026
Skills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Quality control
- Health code compliance
- Cutting speed
- Workplace safety
- USDA classifications
- Meat presentation
- Sanitary standards
- Knife sharpening
- Precision cutting
- Band saw
- Management
- Customer service abilities
- Customer service
- Salesmanship
- Hand-eye coordination
- Temperature control
- Concentration
- Efficient precision
- Machinery maintenance
- Following regulations
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Processing equipment proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Basic math
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
Certification
- Certified meat cutter, safeway - 1 year
- EPA 608 License - 1 month
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Safeway
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Deli Manager
Safeway
10.2023 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Douglas High School
HVACR Trade Certification - HVACR
Cochise College