Keith Powers
Toronto,ON
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Manager
Burrito boyz distribution
Toronto, ON
06.2022 - Current
- Work with the Store Manager and Retail Specialist to execute strategies aimed at successfully accomplishing stated goals (e.g. financial results).
- Team development, interviewing, training, reviews, coaching, motivation and recognition all while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and trust.
- Consistent and effective communication to lead the team, including one-on-one coaching, huddles, metrics, product knowledge and corporate policies and procedures.
- Responsible for retail operations and deliverables (e.g. inventory, ordering, item maintenance, quality and rotation, shrink, merchandising, invoicing, scheduling, payroll).
- Ensure compliance with Safe Food Handling regulations as well as Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.
Grinder
Dominion Color Corporations
Toronto, ON
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Accurately weigh and mix all ingredients as per formula requirements to consistently create product to specifications.
- Dispose of ingredient containers in a clean and orderly manner to avoid product contamination.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with equipment, devices, or products.
- Maintain batch logs, and documentation including those outlining procedures, batch records, inventory, productivity, changeover, and progress.
- Measure weight & load ingredients following the appropriate formula.
- Perform simple calculations (i.e. ingredient quantities, batching cycles required).
- Collaborate with the Quality Control team to ensure integrity of products.
Meat Cutter
Loblaws
Toronto, ON
08.2003 - 06.2018
- Uses manual cutting utensils, band saw and slicing machine to prepare meats for selling.
- Cuts carcasses, sides and quarters, removes bones from meat and trims and prepares standard cuts of meat.
- Uses sausage machine and salami mixer and cooker.
- Weigh, wrap, package and price cuts of meat.
- Prepare and place cuts of meat in the display case.
- Prepare special cuts of meat for special orders.
- Understand and follow all Food Safety guidelines, procedures and requirements.
- Oversee and undertake thorough cleaning and inspection of all cutting, packaging and display materials, tools, surfaces and the general cleaning of the meat department.
- Maintain a high level of customer service.
- Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge.
- Work in partnership with Meat Manager and other employees to maximize store sales and in-store presence.
- Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor and attitude at all times.
- Perform other duties as required by management to meet business needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakeshore Collegiate Institute
Etobicoke, ONSkills
- Schedule Management
- Staff Leadership
- Pricing Expertise
- Supply Ordering
- Problem Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professional and Courteous
- Team Development
- Customer Service
Timeline
Meat Manager
Burrito boyz distribution
06.2022 - Current
Grinder
Dominion Color Corporations
07.2018 - 06.2022
Meat Cutter
Loblaws
08.2003 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Lakeshore Collegiate Institute