Matthew Cooke
CAERSWS CARNO,Powys
Summary
Talented Butchery Manager with expert team building skills, planning and organisational skills. Equips employees to independently handle issues and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Hardworking, with 15 years experience preparing fresh, quality produce. Skilled in various butchery and knife techniques to deliver primal cuts with minimised waste. Works with care and attention to provide customers with first-class goods and services.
Knowledgeable professional with background inspecting, deboning and packaging meat products. Follows optimum cutting guidelines for maximum profits and customer satisfaction. Works quickly and cuts accurately.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
38
38
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Butchery Manager
I.C Quality Meats
Newtown, Powys
07.2010 - Current
- Developed and executed growth strategies for online customers, audiences and followers.
- Engaged marketing and communications teams to improve online presence and reach.
- Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.
- Completed skilled cuts to produce correct products and minimise waste.
- Operated sausage-making machinery to produce quality goods for sale.
- Cured and treated meat for good condition preservation.
- Documented quantity of meat received and sold to keep proper business records.
- Cleaned and sanitised work areas, equipment and tools to meet food safety requirements.
- Skinned and trimmed animal carcasses for cut preparation.
- Served counter customers, selecting, preparing and pricing requested items.
- Maintained meat processing equipment to highest standards for optimal use and longevity.
- Took daily readings of display case temperatures and rotated stock for minimum spoilage risks.
- Sharpened and adjusted equipment to maintain cutting precision.
Trainee Butcher
Siop Yr Oen Butchers
Llanidloes, Llanidloes
10.2007 - 10.2009
- Cleaned and sanitised work areas, equipment and tools to meet food safety requirements.
- Transformed primal cuts into smaller cuts ready for retail.
- Customised meat products to match individual customer orders or wholesale requests.
- After completing my training, I started on Fresh meats, my duties were serving on the counter, cleaning the shop and equipment, and also butchery
- After 12 months, I moved onto Cooked meats, ensuring they were kept in the correct conditions and at the right temperature, and also cleaned my area/equipment and served customers.
Construction Worker
Paul J Stephens
Llanwnog
04.2007 - 08.2007
- Prepared and cleaned-up sites for timely project execution.
- Mixed correct quantities of concrete to reduce site waste.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations on site at all times.
- Unloaded construction material deliveries, locating items in relevant site storage.
- Demonstrated excellent stamina and manual dexterity.
- Safely loaded and unloaded daily deliveries, maintaining optimal materials' quality and condition.
- Carried out designated tasks quickly to support timely project completion.
- Stored materials and equipment safely to prevent loss or damage.
General Laborer
Graham Jones Groundworks
Caersws
07.2005 - 08.2005
- Worked efficiently to help teams complete construction projects ahead of deadlines.
- Selected and wore protective gear to minimise risk of injury.
- Stored building materials safely and securely, minimising damage and loss.
- Adhered to site health and safety guidelines, maintaining safe, secure working environments.
- Improved site workflow, performing building, construction and assembly duties quickly and accurately.
- Assisted project progress by providing reliable labouring support to various site teams.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments in line with site regulations, eliminating risks and accidents.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - Butchery
Cambrian Training
Welshpool, Powys /2010 - /2011
NVQ Level 1 - Bricklaying & Construction
Coleg Powys
Newtown, Powys /2005 - 07.2007
Level 1 - Application Of Numbers
Coleg Powys
Newtown, Powys /2005 - /2007
Level 1 - CSCS Operatives Health & Safety
Coleg Powys
Newtown /2005 - /2007
GCSEs - Maths
Ysgol Uwchradd Llanidloes
Llanidloes, Powys /2000 - /2005
GCSEs - English
Ysgol Uwchradd Llanidloes
Llanidloes /2000 - /2005
GCSEs - Geography
Ysgol Uwchradd Llanidloes
Llanidloes, Powys /2000 - /2005
GCSEs - Materials
Ysgol Uwchradd Llanidloes
Llanidloes /2000 - /2005
Skills
- Brand building
- Relationship management
- Social media marketing
- Team building
- Communication skills
- Cash counting
- Time management
- Sales strategies
- Stock ordering
- Market researching
- Stock counting
Timeline
Butchery Manager
I.C Quality Meats
07.2010 - Current
Trainee Butcher
Siop Yr Oen Butchers
10.2007 - 10.2009
Construction Worker
Paul J Stephens
04.2007 - 08.2007
General Laborer
Graham Jones Groundworks
07.2005 - 08.2005
NVQ Level 1 - Butchery
Cambrian Training
/2010 - /2011
NVQ Level 1 - Bricklaying & Construction
Coleg Powys
/2005 - 07.2007
Level 1 - Application Of Numbers
Coleg Powys
/2005 - /2007
Level 1 - CSCS Operatives Health & Safety
Coleg Powys
/2005 - /2007
GCSEs - Maths
Ysgol Uwchradd Llanidloes
/2000 - /2005
GCSEs - English
Ysgol Uwchradd Llanidloes
/2000 - /2005
GCSEs - Geography
Ysgol Uwchradd Llanidloes
/2000 - /2005
GCSEs - Materials
Ysgol Uwchradd Llanidloes
/2000 - /2005
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