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Brendan Donovan

Devon,AB

Summary

Public-facing Butcher Assistant situationally-aware and supportive in all aspects of butcher operations. Safety-oriented operator of saws, knives and meat grinders with efficiency and speed. Skilled meat cutter offering speed, safety, and accuracy. Detail-oriented expert with informed knowledge of proper techniques for cleaning and sanitizing high-risk work environments. Genuine and friendly customer service prioritizing public satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Butcher Assistant

L'oca Quality Market
12.2024 - 05.2025
  • Packaged and weighed products for customers and supported individual product selection process.
  • Greeted and interacted with diverse customer base, serving needs on individual basis.
  • Confirmed and coordinated orders with suppliers.
  • Formed and stuffed sausages
  • Followed strict food safety protocol as outlined by Federal and Provincial food handling guidelines.
  • Checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
  • Used FIM and Catapult to document quantity of meat received and sold to keep proper records of meat sales.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Prepared for special holidays and events by adjusting inventories and anticipating demand.
  • Prepared meats for different cooking methods, maintaining cultural relevancy, and catering to customers.
  • Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
  • Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.

Butcher Assistant

IGA Grocery Store
11.2020 - 07.2024

Butcher Assistant

IGA Grocery Store
03.2015 - 11.2020

Shear Operator

Hyduke Energy Services
04.2013 - 03.2015

Butcher Assistant

IGA Grocery Store
10.2008 - 04.2013

Education

High School Diploma -

John Maland High School
Devon, AB

Skills

  • Retail cutting
  • Custom Cutting and Special Requests
  • Sausage Stuffing
  • Sanitation practices
  • Product presentation
  • Packaging and labeling
  • Merchandising displays
  • Temperature monitoring

Certification

  • SafeCheck Advanced Food Safety Certification Exp/ Jan 2027

Timeline

Butcher Assistant

L'oca Quality Market
12.2024 - 05.2025

Butcher Assistant

IGA Grocery Store
11.2020 - 07.2024

Butcher Assistant

IGA Grocery Store
03.2015 - 11.2020

Shear Operator

Hyduke Energy Services
04.2013 - 03.2015

Butcher Assistant

IGA Grocery Store
10.2008 - 04.2013

High School Diploma -

John Maland High School

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