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Mustafa Kaan Ekizoglu

Toronto,ON

Summary

Experienced butcher and grill chef with extensive expertise in managing butchering operations, leading high-performing teams, and delivering premium-quality meat products. Skilled in meat cutting, carcass breakdown, and preparation across retail and wholesale settings. Specialized in traditional Turkish-style grilling, shawarma, and kebab preparation, with hands-on experience as a chef. Proficient in quality control, inventory management, and customer service, with a strong focus on food safety and sanitation. Proven ability to reduce waste, optimize workflows, and maintain a clean, compliant work environment. A results-driven professional dedicated to exceeding customer expectations and achieving business goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Butcher

Istanbul Fine Foods
Toronto, ON
12.2022 - 05.2025
  • Educated customers on meat selection and preparation methods to drive sales growth.
  • Efficiently stored meat to reduce waste and extend product freshness.
  • Processed sides of beef and poultry into individual cuts for sale.
  • Expertly deboned, trimmed, and ground meats with precision to minimize waste.
  • Arranged cut meats in display case to enhance customer visibility and selection.
  • Weighed, labeled, and priced diverse cuts of meat for customer orders.
  • Trained employees on safety protocols and proper cutting techniques for injury prevention.
  • Established vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing on raw materials.
  • De-boned, trimmed, cut, ground, sliced, wrapped, weighed, priced, labeled and merchandised meat products.
  • Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
  • Educated customers on meat choices and preparation methods to increase sales.
  • Filled daily specialized requests and completed wholesale orders.
  • Implemented cost-control measures to minimize waste and optimize profitability.
  • Trained new butchers in proper cutting techniques and safety protocols.

Butcher , Kebab and Shawarma Chef

Anatolian Fine Foods
Toronto, ON
12.2020 - 12.2022
  • Trained employees in safe meat handling procedures to ensure adherence to protocols.
  • Inspected meat products for quality assurance before sales.
  • Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Operated slicers, grinders, and saws while following safety protocols.
  • Maintained organized inventory of fresh, frozen, and cured meats.
  • Provided product recommendations based on current industry trends.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas to meet health standards.
  • Deboned chicken, beef, and lamb, removing nerves and excess fat.
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • Planned menus based on cost analysis reports generated by management team.
  • Prepared sauces, dressings, marinades, gravies, and glazes for food items.
  • Inspected incoming deliveries for freshness prior to accepting them into the kitchen.
  • Monitored grill area to ensure safe and sanitary conditions were maintained at all times.
  • Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
  • Reviewed quality standards and verified continuous application throughout kitchen environment.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced ingredients for stir-fries, salads and appetizers.
  • Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
  • Safely operated ovens, grills, and other kitchen equipment to minimize accidents.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of line workstations.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, Currently Enrolled

Certificate - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York,
12-2023

Certificate - Arabic Language B2

Malic Center
Jordan – Amman
12-2018

High School Diploma -

Okyanus Private School
Istanbul
05-2018

Skills

  • Halal butchery and meat processing
  • Food safety and hygiene
  • Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service and sales
  • Team leadership
  • Business operations
  • Fluent in Turkish, English, and Arabic
  • High-pressure management
  • Basic accounting
  • Microsoft Office expertise

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Professional
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • C1 Advanced English
  • B2 Arabic
  • Food Handler

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head Butcher

Istanbul Fine Foods
12.2022 - 05.2025

Butcher , Kebab and Shawarma Chef

Anatolian Fine Foods
12.2020 - 12.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

Certificate - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

Certificate - Arabic Language B2

Malic Center

High School Diploma -

Okyanus Private School

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