Butcher assistant
Frank Frawley Butchers
Ennis, Co. Clare , Ennis Clare
05.2024 - 08.2024
Last summer I had the pleasure of working for Frank Frawley's butchers in Ennis Co Clare. I worked as part of a team and was responsible for the following
- Developed positive relationships with team through clear communication and negotiation skills.
- Kept work area tidy, promoting an efficient working environment.
- Assisted customers to make informed decisions about meat purchases.
- Utilised equipment safely to prevent accidents or injuries in the workplace.
- Followed all health and safety regulations for optimal workplace environment.
- Assisted lead butcher with daily duties for improved workflow efficiency.
- Packaged, labelled and priced meat items, ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver excellent service.
- Adhered strictly to food safety standards, ensuring safe handling of meats at all times.
- Maintained a high standard of personal hygiene whilst handling food products.
- Ensured freshness of all products, minimising waste and spoilage.
- Performed routine checks on coolers and freezers to ensure proper temperature control.
- Handled customer enquiries promptly, enhancing overall service levels.
- Improved cleanliness and hygiene by consistently maintaining the butcher's display case.
- Contributed to stock control, managing supply levels effectively.
- Stored goods in temperature-controlled units to maintain condition and quality.
- Packed items ahead of customer deliveries with clear contents, weight and pricing labels.
- Sanitised working areas, equipment and uniforms to maintain good hygiene.
- Filled display cases with freshly-wrapped products from work area or items pulled from cooler.
- Adhered to sanitation protocols and PPE requirements to reduce risk of food-borne illnesses.
- Worked flexibly to meet varied shift patterns and cover staff absences.
- Wore required Personal Protective Equipment to maintain excellent hygiene standards.
- Collaborated with production line teams to increase speed and pace.
- Chopped and assembled ingredients for sausages, pies and prepared goods.
