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Dwayne Duncan

Auckland,AUK

Summary

With a robust background at Auckland Meat Processors, I am a skilled Butcher specializing in meat cutting precision and fostering strong team collaboration. My expertise in food safety and customer service has consistently enhanced product quality and operational efficiency. Demonstrating adaptability, I excel in maintaining high sanitation standards and executing precise meat preparation techniques, contributing significantly to workplace achievements.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Butcher

Fresh Pork

Butcher boner

Butcher

Auckland Meat Processors
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
  • Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
  • 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.
  • Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
  • Ensured quality control measures were consistently met throughout the butchering process.
  • 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.
  • Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
  • Performed regular equipment maintenance checks, keeping machinery functioning efficiently and safely.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on cutting techniques, safety protocols, and product knowledge.
  • Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.

Butcher

Jr Wholesale Meats
05.2013 - 04.2020

Butcher.boner . order picker

Education

Butchery Course - Butcher

Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland
09.1994

Skills

  • Food safety knowledge
  • Customer Service
  • Knife handling expertise
  • Meat weighing and labeling
  • Meat Cutting
  • Safety practices
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Meat Preparation
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Maintaining sharp tools
  • Meat cutting precision
  • Product presentation
  • Concentration
  • Deboning Techniques
  • Deboning meat
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • Grinding and mincing
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Inventory Processing
  • Waste Reduction
  • Food presentation
  • Temperature Control
  • Meat aging techniques
  • Dexterity
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Portion sizing
  • Strong team member
  • Weighing, measuring & estimating
  • Following regulations
  • Meat packaging
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Knife Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Product Packaging
  • Proper Meat Storage
  • Meat Curing and Preservation
  • De-boning meats
  • Food Production
  • Curing and tenderizing
  • Food Preparation
  • Decision-Making
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Timeline

Butcher

Auckland Meat Processors
02.2023 - 04.2024

Butcher

Jr Wholesale Meats
05.2013 - 04.2020

Butcher

Fresh Pork

Butchery Course - Butcher

Manukau Institute of Technology
Dwayne Duncan