Summary
Overview
Work History
Trade Certificate
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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REUBEN MCKEAN

Henderson,New Zealand

Summary

Practiced Butcher over 20 years of experience in field and capacity to understanding and operate according to orders and guidelines. Hardworking employee with strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Butcher

New World
Hobsonville, Auckland
  • Received and processed customer orders for meat products.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas to maintain health standards.
  • Weighed, wrapped, labeled, priced, and displayed merchandise for sale.
  • Prepared cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry to customer specifications.

Butcher

Fresh Choice
Greenlane, Auckland
  • Weighed, wrapped, labeled, priced, and displayed merchandise for sale.
  • Prepared cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry to customer specifications.
  • Received and processed customer orders for meat products.
  • Maintained records of sales transactions and restocked items as needed.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about product selection.

Butcher

Costco
Northwest, Auckland
  • Prepared cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry to customer specifications.
  • Operated slicers, grinders and other butcher shop equipment safely.
  • Monitored temperature levels in refrigeration units throughout the day.
  • Maintained fully stocked retail shelves while rotating perishable products to prevent expiration and waste.

Butcher

Pak n Save
Henderson, Auckland
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Received and processed customer orders for meat products.
  • Organized and maintained inventory of fresh, frozen, and cured meats.
  • Weighed, wrapped, labeled, priced, and displayed merchandise for sale.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas to maintain health standards.
  • Prepared cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry to customer specifications.
  • Stocked shelves with freshly cut meats for customers to purchase.

Butchery Manager/ Butcher

Fresh Choice
Ranui, Auckland
12.2011 - Current
  • Preparation and presentation of meat for sale
  • Responsible within team for maintenance and general cleanliness of butchery department
  • Serve and answer customer enquiries
  • Ordering stock.

Butcher

The Mad Butcher
Pt Chevalier, Auckland
10.2006 - 01.2011
  • Worked in a team environment in fast-paced butchery
  • Prepare and present meat as per store requirements
  • Clean and maintain equipment/butchery to a high standard.

Knifehand / Apprentice

Porkys Meat Express
New Lynn, Auckland
08.1990 - 03.1999
  • Initially part-time knifehand
  • Gradual progression to full-time apprenticeship in 1996
  • Support senior butchers as required
  • Clean and maintain cleanliness of butchery and equipment
  • Serve customers where needed.

Trade Certificate

New Zealand Certificate in Meat Retailing

Affiliations

Volunteer coach at local Rugby League Club (15+ yrs)

Representative TAG player

Certification

  • Full Car Licence
  • Full Class 4 Licence
  • Full Class 2 Licence
  • Full motorcycle Licence
  • Learner Class 3 Licence
  • Learner Class 5 Licence

Timeline

Butcher

Pak n Save
12.2021 - 05.2022

Butchery Manager/ Butcher

Fresh Choice
12.2011 - Current

Butcher

The Mad Butcher
10.2006 - 01.2011

Knifehand / Apprentice

Porkys Meat Express
08.1990 - 03.1999

Butcher

New World

Butcher

Fresh Choice

Butcher

Costco
REUBEN MCKEAN