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David Frosdick

Norwich,Norfolk

Summary

Skilled A Grade Butcher attentive to customer needs and ready to help others. Accurate with money, on-time for shifts and willing to learn.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Counter Assistant - Butchery

Tesco Stores Ltd
Norwich, Norfolk
03.2009 - 12.2021
  • Regularly cleaned and straightened work areas, ensuring stores stayed tidy in line with company standards.
  • Ordered, received and correctly stored fast food ingredients.
  • Demonstrated product usage and features to customers.
  • Prepared orders for customers with wrapped, bagged and boxed items.
  • Organised displays to promote inventory and encourage customer purchases.
  • Boosted product sales by offering selection guidance to customers.
  • Engaged customers to enhance in-store experience and provide outstanding customer service.
  • Tagged products quickly and accurately with price tags and stickers.
  • Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
  • Carried out active selling from initial customer greeting.
  • Received and processed stock using inventory management system.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Created and maintained displays and signs.
  • Monitored and updated stock levels and inventory databases.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute transactions.
  • Consistently met sales goals, highlighting target merchandise to customers with strategic promotional approaches.
  • Identified discrepancies in stocks through regular inventory management.
  • Attended regular training to offer optimised customer care with exceptional service knowledge.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Handled chemicals and waste in line with COSHH regulations.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.

Butcher

B Brooks (Norwich)
Norwich, Norfolk
05.1988 - 07.1998
  • Produced saleable products from beef, pork and poultry.
  • Skinned and trimmed animal carcasses for cut preparation.
  • Deboned and cut meats at high rate of speed with maximum safety.
  • Transformed primal cuts into smaller cuts ready for retail.
  • Maintained excellent knife techniques to butcher and carve cuts appropriately.
  • Maintained optimised meat storage system to prevent spoilage and waste.
  • Sanitised working areas, equipment and uniforms to maintain good hygiene.
  • Worked flexibly to meet varied shift patterns and cover staff absences.
  • Wore required Personal Protective Equipment to maintain excellent hygiene standards.
  • Sharpened and adjusted equipment to maintain cutting precision.
  • Collaborated with production line teams to increase speed and pace.
  • Used hand tools and table-top equipment to debone, trim and portion meat to customer specifications.
  • Maintained meat processing equipment to highest standards for optimal use and longevity.
  • Passed inspections by closely adhering to safety and cleanliness standards and company processes.
  • Completed skilled cuts to produce correct products and minimise waste.
  • Cleaned and sanitised work areas, equipment and tools to meet food safety requirements.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by sanitising utensils and surfaces.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Prepared roasts with use of boning knife, skewers and twine.
  • Adhered to sanitation protocols and PPE requirements to reduce risk of food-borne illnesses.
  • Successfully maintained clean driving licence and access to reliable transportation.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.

Baker

Ashworths Norwich
Norwich, Norfolk
10.1985 - 01.1988
  • Monitored ovens, setting time and temperature controls to achieve optimum baking results.
  • Mixed various ingredients to make fillings for cakes and pies.
  • Maintained strong, cooperative working relationship with bakery team and fellow employees.
  • Performed bakery opening duties following procedures.
  • Reduced waste by carefully measuring ingredients and forecasting product needs.
  • Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to maintain sanitary practices.
  • Adjusted oven temperatures to accommodate different breads and baked goods.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • Minimised food contaminating risks and controlled shrinkage with proper storage of perishable foods.
  • Complied with health and safety codes.
  • Handled additional tasks assisting team members during busy holiday periods and employee absences.
  • Used proper kneading techniques to achieve optimal dough development.
  • Monitored storage temperatures to preserve food quality.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of food safety practices.
  • Weighed flour, salt and other ingredients to prepare dough for kneading and rising.
  • Kneaded bread dough and shaped into appropriate-sized loaves for baking.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Followed set baking recipes to measure and mix ingredients to specifications and guarantee product consistency.
  • Worked by hand and with mixing machinery to combine taking ingredients and chocolates.
  • Packaged and labelled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
  • Handled chemicals and waste in line with COSHH regulations.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Successfully maintained clean driving licence and access to reliable transportation.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Education

Heartsease High School
Norwich, Norfolk
09.1979 - 06.1983

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Customer service oriented
  • Superb time management
  • Outgoing and enthusiastic

About me

My trade is in Butchery but for the last 2 years I have been a full time care giver to my elderly Mother. Now ready to re join the workforce and looking at different challenges.

I am eager to learn new things and can work independently and also with a team and have excellent communication skills.

Timeline

Counter Assistant - Butchery

Tesco Stores Ltd
03.2009 - 12.2021

Butcher

B Brooks (Norwich)
05.1988 - 07.1998

Baker

Ashworths Norwich
10.1985 - 01.1988

Heartsease High School
09.1979 - 06.1983

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