Alexandra Bouchard
Summary
Dynamic and reliable culinary professional with extensive experience at IGA Grocery, excelling in meat cutting and customer service. Proven ability to maintain high hygiene standards and enhance service efficiency during peak hours. Adaptable team player committed to quality and safety, consistently ensuring product freshness and compliance with health regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook's Assistant
Restaurant La Place
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Learned proper food storage techniques to minimize waste and maintain ingredient freshness.
- Collaborated with team members to prepare dishes during peak service times, improving service speed.
- Maintained high levels of hygiene and food safety by regularly cleaning equipment, utensils, and kitchen workspaces.
- Managed time effectively under pressure while completing multiple tasks simultaneously such as chopping vegetables, cooking side dishes, and washing dishes.
Butcher
IGA Grocery
08.2019 - 05.2025
- Operated cutting tools and equipment to process various meats efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill daily inventory tasks and stock supplies.
- Followed standard operating procedures for meat cutting techniques and portioning.
- Learned new skills in meat processing methods under supervision of experienced staff.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
- Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Reduced wait time for customers through efficient multitasking during peak hours.
- Assisted in training new staff members on cutting techniques, safety protocols, and product knowledge.
Butcher Shop Clerk
IGA Grocery
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of display cases and work areas to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Collaborated with team members to restock inventory, prioritizing popular items based on sales trends.
- Led quality control initiatives to ensure freshness and presentation of products met store standards consistently.
- Ensured product quality by performing regular checks on expiration dates and rotating stock accordingly.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Customer service
- Work coordination
- Task prioritization
- Reliability
- Reliable and punctual
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Workplace safety
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Meat cutting
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
Restaurant La Place
05.2025 - 09.2025
Butcher
IGA Grocery
08.2019 - 05.2025
Butcher Shop Clerk
IGA Grocery
08.2016 - 08.2019
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