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Angus Mcdonald

Gore,STL

Summary

I was born and raised in the West Otago district. I have grown up on a farm and have always had an interest in those sorts of environments. I have always had a passion for butchery and have currently been in the industry for over 4 years. i have been working at Gore New world for 4 years now and while i have been working there i have completed my apprenticeship which i have been working towards for the past 3 years. I am a hard worker and im willing to work long hours and all shifts. I am a responsible individual with a passion in cutting and packing fresh meat. I have the knowledge of the health and safety when it comes to butcher's cutlery and powered equipment, such as band saws. I am able to communicate with customers to ensure their needs can be met. I am able to communicate with supervisors, co workers and others to help form a positive environment to work in. I am Currently seeking for a full-time position in Butchery as a butcher or assistant. Im currently looking for a change of scenery and i am wanting to be able to try pursue my skills and hopefully be able to improve my skills from learning from others.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

New World Butcher

Jason Mcdowall
03.2020 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
  • Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
  • Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
  • Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
  • Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
  • Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
  • Packed meats and poultry for display to market to public for sale.
  • Sharpened knife skills through consistent practice, resulting in precise cuts and reduced waste.

Butcher Assistant

Vaughan Wesselson
02.2019 - 02.2020


  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized butcher shop, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines.



Education

NCEA Level 1 And Level 2 -

Blue Mountain College
Tapanui, NZ
11.2018

Skills

  • Food safety knowledge
  • Customer Service
  • Knife handling expertise
  • Meat cutting precision
  • Meat Cutting
  • Safety practices
  • Maintaining sharp tools
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Product presentation
  • Grinding and mincing
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • Deboning Techniques
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Knife Skills

Hobbies

Growing up on a farm i have always had an interest in Hunting and Fishing so do that throughout the appropriate seasons. i am quite sociable so i do spend quite a bit of my time with friends and family as well. I enjoy admiring views whilst going on road trips and learning about the history when it comes to farm life. I enjoy doing a bit of home kill and occasionally helping out in different butcher shops from time to time

Timeline

New World Butcher

Jason Mcdowall
03.2020 - Current

Butcher Assistant

Vaughan Wesselson
02.2019 - 02.2020

NCEA Level 1 And Level 2 -

Blue Mountain College

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