Luaiva Mafutaga
Auckland,Weymouth
Summary
Seasoned Butcher with 10 years of experience at Silver Fern Farm applying culinary expertise to deliver quality products. Knowledgeable about and skilled at adhering to regulations while cultivating safe conditions. Willing to work long hours and all shifts. Excellent knowledge of multiple types of exotic meat including lamb, beef and mutton. Handles food and tools responsibly with proven accident-free track record. Recognized for outstanding performance, upstanding cleanliness and safe practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Butcher
Auckland Meat Processor
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- 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.
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
- 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.
Butcher
Silver Fern Farms Pareora
02.2014 - 01.2023
- 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.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Showcased exceptional knife skills, consistently producing precise cuts of meat according to customer preferences.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance checks, keeping machinery functioning efficiently and safely.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ulimasao College
SamoaSkills
- Food safety knowledge
- Customer Service
- Knife handling expertise
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Meat Cutting
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Meat Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Maintaining sharp tools
- Meat cutting precision
- Concentration
- Deboning meat
- Waste Reduction
- Meat aging techniques
- Waste Reduction Strategies
- Wood-fire smoking
- Portion sizing
- Following regulations
- Strong team member
- Food safety oversight
- Meat packaging
- Knife Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Product Packaging
- Team building
- Proper Meat Storage
- Basic Math
- Weight Calculations
- De-boning meats
- Health Code Compliance
- Quality Control
- Equipment Inspections
- Curing and tenderizing
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Butcher
Auckland Meat Processor
04.2023 - 05.2023
Butcher
Silver Fern Farms Pareora
02.2014 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Ulimasao College
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