Nicholls Samuel John
Summary
Skilled Butcher with a proven track record at Canterbury Meat Works, demonstrating expertise in meat cutting and a commitment to food safety. Excelled in customer service and maintained high hygiene standards, contributing to efficient team workflows and positive work environments. Adapted quickly to new culinary techniques, showcasing strong knife handling skills and a results-driven approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Butcher
Canterbury Meat Works
11.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanour at all times.
Labourer
Canterbury Meat Works
10.2019 - 10.2023
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
Kitchen Hand
Pacific Resort Aitutaki
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Developed strong time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure completion within allocated timeframes.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Maintained proper food storage procedures to preserve ingredient freshness while minimizing risks of contamination or spoilage.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, recipes, and procedures as required for various culinary tasks.
- Provided support during large events or functions through efficient task delegation among kitchen staff members.
Education
- - Tourism
Araura College
Araura College06.2022
Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Customer Service
- Knife handling expertise
- Meat weighing and labelling
- Safety practices
- Meat Cutting
- Meat Preparation
Timeline
Butcher
Canterbury Meat Works
11.2023 - Current
Labourer
Canterbury Meat Works
10.2019 - 10.2023
Kitchen Hand
Pacific Resort Aitutaki
06.2017 - 07.2018
- - Tourism
Araura College
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