Truman Madison
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Summary
Accomplished meat cutter with expertise in knife handling and customer service, honed at Safeway. Enhanced product quality and reduced waste by 20% through precise cuts and inventory management. Proven ability to train staff and maintain safety standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Recognized for exceptional service and building positive customer relationships. Always ready for work on days off, when associates call out.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter
Safeway
04.2018 - Current
- Operated meat cutting machinery to ensure precise cuts and product quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area, adhering to safety standards.
- Assisted customers with selecting meats, providing expert recommendations on cuts and preparation methods.
- Collaborated with team members to manage inventory levels and minimize waste.
- Trained new employees on proper meat handling techniques and equipment usage.
- Monitored product freshness, ensuring compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
- Developed positive customer relationships through exceptional service and product knowledge.
- 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.
- Continuously sharpened knives and maintained equipment for optimal cutting performance.
- Assisted customers with selecting the best cuts of meat for their desired recipes, resulting in satisfied clients.
- Enhanced meat product quality by implementing proper cutting techniques and adhering to sanitation standards.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when addressing customer inquiries or concerns promptly, resulting in repeat business.
- Educated customers on different cuts of meat and cooking techniques, enhancing their overall experience.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Increased efficiency with expert use of various cutting tools, including knives, saws, and cleavers.
- Collaborated with team members to keep the department fully stocked and visually appealing for increased sales.
- Demonstrated expertise in deboning various types of meats efficiently while maintaining highest levels of precision and quality control.
- Ensured optimal freshness and shelf life of meat products through proper packaging and storage methods.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service during peak hours in a fast-paced environment.
- Conducted inventory management tasks such as ordering supplies, rotating stock, reducing spoilage rates, and minimizing overstock issues.
- Prepared poultry by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
- Used Software to document quantity of meat received and sold to keep proper records of meat sales.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
- Replenished butcher counter displays to maintain fresh, appealing produce.
- Assessed kitchen inventories and reordered low-stock items to maintain output.
- Trimmed fat to remove undesirable parts from cuts of meat.
- Disassembled and properly cleaned meat-cutting machines, avoiding contamination.
- Managed waste and disposal to comply with environmental regulations and minimize waste.
- Trained new employees on proper meat-cutting techniques and safety measures.
- Set up displays and stocked shelves with fresh meats, rotating stock for quality.
- Handled customer complaints quickly and professionally to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
- Placed orders for supplies and raw materials to keep necessary items available.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards to prevent contamination and comply with regulations.
- Adjusted machine settings to accommodate different cuts of meat.
- Calculated weight and quantity of meat to determine appropriate pricing for customers.
- Promoted new meat options to offer customers unique and appealing choices.
Meat/Produce Associate
Wal-Mart Store
2021 - 2022
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
- Supervised daily operations, enhancing team efficiency through effective workflow management.
- Trained new associates on safety protocols and operational procedures for produce handling.
- Coordinated product displays to maximize customer engagement and sales opportunities.
- Monitored quality of produce, identifying and removing damaged items to maintain standards.
- Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor quality products.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient, friendly service and maintaining a clean, organized produce section.
- Assisted in reducing waste by implementing proper rotation techniques for perishable items.
- Blocked produce and culled damaged or spoiled pieces.
- Ensured freshness and quality of products by conducting regular inspections and removing expired or damaged items promptly.
- Collaborated with fellow associates to maintain adequate stock levels during peak shopping hours, minimizing customer wait times.
- Boosted sales by creating attractive fruit and vegetable displays to entice customers.
- Completed prep work on pre-packaged vegetables and fruits.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Improved store safety by quickly addressing spills, broken containers, or other hazards in the produce section.
- Assisted in the training of new produce associates, sharing knowledge and best practices for job success.
- Educated customers on proper selection, handling, and storage of fruits and vegetables to enhance their overall experience.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items within the produce area, ensuring they found what they needed efficiently and effectively.
- Kept tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Trained new employees to provide knowledge of proper produce handling and rotation procedures.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monument Valley High School
Kayenta, AZSkills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Quality control
- Health code compliance
- Meat processing
- Waste reduction
- Meat preparation
- Cutting speed
- Meat inspection
- Deboning techniques
- Workplace safety
- Supplies maintenance
- Temperature monitoring
- Portion control
- Food safety regulations
- Cutting
- Sanitary standards
- Boning
- Knife sharpening
- Band saw
- Meat wrapping
- Meat presentation
- USDA classifications
- Retail cuts
- Product weighing
- Precision cutting
- Meat packaging
- Meat identification
- Customer service
- Customer service abilities
- Food presentation
- Management
- Product presentation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Safety practices
- Inventory processing
- Safe food handling
- Deboning meat
- Forklift operation
- Temperature control
- Training personnel
- Recipe development
- Dexterity
- Efficient precision
- Concentration
- Sanitation procedures
- Purchasing stock
- Portion sizing
- Processing equipment proficiency
- Storage temperature monitoring
- Following regulations
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Sales
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Safeway
04.2018 - Current
Meat/Produce Associate
Wal-Mart Store
2021 - 2022
High School Diploma -
Monument Valley High School