Dean Walker taylor
West Yorkshire
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Butchers shop manager
Halifax Farm Meats
Halifax, West Yorkshire
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Designed strategies to gain more customers and increase profits.
- Arranged displays to manage aesthetics and provide fresh products.
- Directed teams to clean shop floors, shelves and products to maintain hygiene standards.
- Upsold additional products to complement shopping experience and increase revenue.
- Trained staff to meet sales objectives and provide outstanding customer service.
- Observed customer demands, and preferences to identify fast-selling items.
- Implemeneted marketing promotions to attract new customers and increase traffic.
Butcher
Michael Holdsworth LLC
Halifax, West Yorkshire
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Produced saleable products from beef, pork and poultry.
- Deboned and cut meats at high rate of speed with maximum safety.
- Adhered to sanitation protocols and PPE requirements to reduce risk of food-borne illnesses.
- Minimised waste by using appropriate stock rotation systems and accurate cutting and portioning.
- Used hand tools and table-top equipment to debone, trim and portion meat to customer specifications.
- Completed skilled cuts to produce correct products and minimise waste.
- Passed inspections by closely adhering to safety and cleanliness standards and company processes.
- Ordered proper amounts of inventory to meet expected demand and minimise product loss.
Junior butcher
Robinsons Farm Shop
Northowram , West Yorkshire
11.2015 - 10.2021
- Deboned and cut meats at high rate of speed with maximum safety.
- Maintained optimised meat storage system to prevent spoilage and waste.
- Enforced kitchen and food safety protocols to safeguard products and team members.
- Produced saleable products from beef, pork and poultry.
- Adhered to sanitation protocols and PPE requirements to reduce risk of food-borne illnesses.
- Reported waste and inventory discrepancies for accurate cost analysis.
- Minimised waste by using appropriate stock rotation systems and accurate cutting and portioning.
- Sliced and packed deli meats and specialised cuts to meet customer preferences.
- Filled display cases with freshly-wrapped products from work area or items pulled from cooler.
- Prepared roasts with use of boning knife, skewers and twine.
- Inspected meat upon delivery to verify freshness and quality.
- Ground meats to create sausages and specialty meat items.
Trainee fishmonger
Robinsons farm shop
Halifax , West Yorkshire
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Took deliveries of fresh fish, performing visual inspections to verify products were to required standard.
- Facilitated smooth shop operations by constantly monitoring fish quantities and promptly ordering low-stock items.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and customers by maintaining workplace and equipment to HACCP standards.
- Prepared fish for consumption, filleting and removing non-edible parts using knives, scalers and pin bone tweezers.
Trainee butcher
Sharlands of Paddock
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Monitored inventory levels and reported any produce that was low on stock and needed ordering.
- Offered customers advice on cooking styles and methods for different types of meats to obtain maximum flavour.
- Enforced kitchen and food safety protocols to safeguard products and team members.
Bartender
The Turks Head
Sowwrby bridge
06 2024 - Current
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
- Maintained knowledge of drinks promotions, pricing and menu changes, offering customers up-to-date, reliable advice.
- Maintained a spotlessly clean and tidy bar area in line with health and hygiene regulations.
- Followed safe serving requirements, monitoring guest behaviour and discontinuing service to inebriated customers.
- Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
- Greeted customers by name, remembering drinks selections and special requests to provide attentive, personalised service.
- Detected drug or excessive alcohol abuse and took appropriate action for customer safety.
Education
GCSEs - Mathematics
Ryburn valley high school
Halifax06.2016
GCSEs - English language
Ryburn valley high school
Halifax06.2016
Skills
- Complaint management
- Sales strategies
- Visual merchandising
- Promotional activity analysis
- Relationship management
- Above average customer service
- Stock control
- Pricing strategies
Timeline
Butchers shop manager
Halifax Farm Meats
06.2023 - 11.2023
Butcher
Michael Holdsworth LLC
11.2021 - 06.2023
Trainee fishmonger
Robinsons farm shop
05.2018 - 07.2019
Junior butcher
Robinsons Farm Shop
11.2015 - 10.2021
Trainee butcher
Sharlands of Paddock
08.2013 - 10.2015
Bartender
The Turks Head
06 2024 - Current
GCSEs - Mathematics
Ryburn valley high school
GCSEs - English language
Ryburn valley high school