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Thomas Murphy

Thomas Murphy

Harlow,Essex

Summary

The reason why I am applying for the role trainee train driver is because I want to be part of a big organisation learning all the new roles and responsibilities I feel like that I would be perfectly suited to. I have an eagerness to learn and improve myself constantly and being only 32 I feel like I have many years I could benefit and grow within your company.


not only am I extremely good with customers and people I feel like my attitude to this kind of work and reliability of always turning up to work with a good track record with previous employs makes me a worthwhile and diligent candidate.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Butcher

Burtons Butchers
Saffron Walden, Essex
07.2021 - Current

Currently working at Burtons Butchers I am part of a bigger team working for wholesale and retail departments throughout the year working with locally sourced products


  • Completed HACCP documents correctly and accurately to support compliance.
  • Sanitised working areas, equipment and uniforms to maintain good hygiene.
  • Supported stock checks with quick, orderly counting and recording.
  • Used hand tools and table-top equipment to debone, trim and portion meat to customer specifications.
  • Kept machinery well-maintained in line with safety regulations.
  • Inspected meat upon delivery to verify freshness and quality.
  • Maintained optimised meat storage system to prevent spoilage and waste.
  • Ground meats to create sausages and specialty meat items.
  • Prepared roasts with use of boning knife, skewers and twine.
  • Provided an outstanding customer experience, assisting guests with product selection and sharing knowledge of meat preparation and cooking techniques.
  • Prevented meat contamination by handling, inspecting and storing meat in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Worked flexibly to meet varied shift patterns and cover staff absences.
  • Produced saleable products from beef, pork and poultry.

Butcher

Deersbrook Farm
Braintree, Essex
07.2021 - Current

Part Time Work on days off

Working at Deersbrook Farm I gained more knowledge and experience on whole Carcass Butchery and worked with pure grass fed Beef. Increasing my knowledge and being part of a working Farm.


  • Deboned and cut meats at high rate of speed with maximum safety.
  • Offered customers advice on cooking styles and methods for different types of meats to obtain maximum flavour.
  • Stored goods in temperature-controlled units to maintain condition and quality.
  • Filled display cases with freshly-wrapped products from work area or items pulled from cooler.
  • Minimised waste by using appropriate stock rotation systems and accurate cutting and portioning.

Office cleaner

R+C Cleaning Service LTD
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
07.2022 - Current

Evening Office cleaner

  • Applied decontamination and infection control measures to reduce risk of disease transmission.
  • Ensured toilets and bathroom areas were maintained to exceptional standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
  • Scrubbed and sanitised toilets, sinks and kitchen fixtures for high quality finish.
  • Used vacuum cleaners and associated accessories to clean various floor surfaces to customer specifications.
  • Correctly used colour-coded equipment.
  • Cleaned and dried windows, mirrors and glass surfaces.
  • Safely stored cleaning solutions, equipment and chemicals.
  • Emptied and cleaned trash cans following procedures.
  • Prevented risk of injury by clearly displaying safety signs and barriers, maintaining safe workspaces.
  • Ensured proper, compliant handling of cleaning equipment, chemicals and materials, upholding excellent safety records.

Retail butcher

Humphrey's Butchers
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
04.2018 - 07.2021
  • General shop assistant, duties involve cleaning of the shop (this includes machinery and tools/equipment to a high standard), lifting heavy carcass, helping customers with cutting of meat and guidance of their purchase. The job also required long shift work during Christmas period, so used to very early starts and long hours. In addition to this, I have been currently working as a butcher for several years, and capable of breaking down all manner of carcass

  • Wore required Personal Protective Equipment to maintain excellent hygiene standards.
  • Worked flexibly to meet varied shift patterns and cover staff absences.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
  • Maintained flexible schedule to promote workflow in peak periods as Christmas demand fluctuated.
  • Maintained high levels of organisation and cleanliness for clear and safe working environment.
  • Filled display cases with freshly-wrapped products from work area or items pulled from cooler.
  • Produced saleable products from beef, pork and poultry.
  • Packed items ahead of customer deliveries with clear contents, weight and pricing labels.
  • Sliced and packed deli meats and specialised cuts to meet customer preferences.

Butcher

Bridget B's
Hertford, Hertfordshire
08.2017 - 04.2018

Basic retail butchery within a Garden Centre. Duties included all principals of butchery and serving customers with any queries. During this time, I continued to practice general butchery roles and helped with stock ordering.


  • working as part of a time
  • Working with Machinery such as burger machine, Mincer and sausage machine. adhering to all health and safety aspects when in use
  • Deboned and cut meats at high rate of speed with maximum safety.
  • Worked flexibly to meet varied shift patterns and cover staff absences.
  • Produced saleable products from beef, pork and poultry.
  • Filled display cases with freshly-wrapped products from work area or items pulled from cooler.

Apprentice butcher

Humphrey's Butchers
Saffron Walden, Essex
08.2012 - 08.2017

Started my trade here full time as an apprentice butcher. learning all aspects of carcass butchery so It was saleable . working through my apprenticeship

  • Learning the art of Traditional Butchery from full Carcass into saleable Products
  • Completed HACCP documents correctly and accurately to support compliance.
  • Provided fast checkout service with high levels of customer care and transaction speed.
  • Maintained sales floor stock levels through consistent monitoring and regular replenishments.
  • Handled cash and card payments with accuracy.
  • Offered prompt solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Controlled best before dates to properly utilise stock.
  • Maintained neat and clean store areas in line with health and safety policies.

Customer assistant/Warehouse/Cashier

Wilkinson
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
06.2006 - 09.2009

First job during school I worked during the weekends and evenings in the stockroom putting out stock and dealing with customers


Maintained sales floor stock levels through consistent monitoring and regular replenishments.

  • Provided fast checkout service with high levels of customer care and transaction speed.
  • Offered advice on product selection for enhanced levels of support and service.
  • Carried out regular quality checks to ensure displayed products were in good, saleable condition.

Education

GCSEs - Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English ITQ level 1

Harlow College, Harlow
/2008 - /2012

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Meat and Poultry Level 2

Improve Apprenticeships

NVQ Level 2 City and Guilds Plumbing level 2 -

Harlow College, Harlow
/2008 - /2011

City and Guilds - Food Safety and Hygiene level 2 and 3

Virtual College

GCSEs - Maths D, Sci D, English D

Pinewood School, Ware

Skills

  • Full Uk Drivers License
  • always having a willingness to learn and improve
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Customer service
  • physically fit
  • ability to effectively communicate with others
  • Excellent judgment
  • Precise

Languages

English
Beginner

Timeline

Office cleaner - R+C Cleaning Service LTD
07.2022 - Current
Butcher - Burtons Butchers
07.2021 - Current
Butcher - Deersbrook Farm
07.2021 - Current
Retail butcher - Humphrey's Butchers
04.2018 - 07.2021
Butcher - Bridget B's
08.2017 - 04.2018
Apprentice butcher - Humphrey's Butchers
08.2012 - 08.2017
Customer assistant/Warehouse/Cashier - Wilkinson
06.2006 - 09.2009
Harlow College - GCSEs, Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English ITQ level 1
/2008 - /2012
Improve Apprenticeships - , Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Meat and Poultry Level 2
Harlow College - NVQ Level 2 City and Guilds Plumbing level 2,
/2008 - /2011
Virtual College - City and Guilds, Food Safety and Hygiene level 2 and 3
Pinewood School - GCSEs, Maths D, Sci D, English D
Thomas Murphy