NOWELL FORMOSO
BUTCHER
FLAT ** BLDG *** RD **** BLK 321 MANAMA BAHRAIN I +973-********
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Competent Apprentice Meat Cutter possessing strong knife skills, excellent customer service abilities and 4 years 5 months of experience in meat cutting and processing. Talented at mixing, tenderizing, preparing and packaging meat products. In - depth knowledge butcher's cutlery and powered equipment like electric grinders and band saws. As well, In- depth knowledge of maintaining appropriate temperatures of meats. Reliable Meat Cutter with FOOD SAFETY AWARENESS IN CATERING Certification.
SKILLS
• Excellent Customer service Meat weighing and labelling
• Ability to use a meat slicer Meat preparation
• Safe food handling Carcass cutting
• Excellent attention to detail Basic Computer
• Ability to create store displays Hardworking
WORK HISTORY
2020-11 BUTCHER
2023-04 CARREFOUR SUPERMARKET, ISA TOWN
• Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and chicken to prepare for packaging and sale.
• Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety
• Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace and tie roasts
• Maintained and stock display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases
• Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products
• Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation
• Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates
• Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers
• Disassembled and properly cleaned meat-cutting machines avoiding contamination 2020-03- Assistant Head Chef
2020-09 Roast Coffee Roastery, SAAR
• Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
• Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
• Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas
• Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders
• Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes
• Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels 2018-10- Kitchen Staff Member
2019-11 RAAW CAFÉ, SAAR
• Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods
• Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety
• Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items
• Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols
• Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures
• Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads
2015-11- WAITER
2018-05 SEED COFFEE SHOP WLL, SAAR
• Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest
• Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs
• Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow
• Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers
• Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables
• Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders specialty items
• Collaborated with kitchen staff to facilitate prompt and accurate food preparation 2013-12- Warehouse Assistant Supervisor
2015-06 Matalan WLL, City Center Bahrain
• Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked
• Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise
• Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval
• Cleaned and maintained warehouse with safety standards
• Assisted with stock takes and cycle counts to promote accurate inventory process
• Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks promptly for further distribution
• Received and processed incoming stock to keep inventory levels accurate and up-to- date
2011-09- BUTCHER
2013-09 ALOSRA SUPERMARKET, RIFFA VIEWS
• Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and chicken to prepare for packaging and sale.
• Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety
• Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace and tie roasts
• Maintained and stock display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases
• Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products
• Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation
• Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates
• Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers
• Disassembled and properly cleaned meat-cutting machines avoiding contamination EDUCATION
1996-03- HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
2000-03 Quezon City Academy- EDSA QUEZON CITY
CERTIFICATION
2022-03 BASIC FOOD HYGIENE BUREAU VERITAS TRAINING CENTER 2021-09 BASIC FOOD HYGIENE BUREAU VERITAS TRAINING CENTER 2012-01 THE BIG WINNING HEARTS CUSTOMER SERVICE JOURNEY FRONTLINE AMBASSADORS WORKSHOP 3
2011-12 FOOD SAFETY AWARENESS IN CATERING