Food Safety Service
Resume:
Phineas Hlongo
*** ***** ** ******, ********, Johannesburg +27 74 309
1876
Professional Summary
Accomplished Butchery Management Professional with 14 years of comprehensive experience in retail meat operations, food safety, and culinary supply chain management. Proven track record of driving operational excellence, implementing strategic food procurement processes, and optimizing meat production across diverse food service environments. Specialized expertise in cruise ship food service operations, quality control, and strategic business development in the culinary sector.
Core Competencies
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Meat Procurement & Quality Control
Food Safety & Hygiene Standards
Culinary Operations Management
Strategic Sales and Distribution
Staff Training and Development
Inventory and Stock Management
Cross-Cultural Food Service
Vendor and Supplier Relationship Management
Professional Experience
Butchery Manager Pic n Pay Birsch Acres 06/06/2022 - Present
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Strategically manage butchery department with a focus on sales growth and margin optimization
Implement advanced stock control methodologies, reducing waste by 25%
Develop and execute comprehensive staff training programs
Maintain impeccable food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring 100% compliance Conduct detailed sales analysis to formulate strategic growth initiatives
Butchery Manager Cambridge Foods Massmart 01/2019 - 05/2022
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Expanded product range through strategic market analysis
Developed sales strategies resulting in consistent year-over-year margin improvements Implemented advanced waste management protocols
Ensured rigorous food safety and hygiene compliance
Led comprehensive staff management and professional development initiatives
Supervisor/Manager Pic n Pay Family Witpoortjie 01/2018 - 12/2018
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Promoted from blockman to supervisor based on exceptional performance Optimized meat cutting techniques to maximize carcass profitability Developed training programs for blockmen focusing on precision cutting Maintained stringent food safety and waste reduction standards
Blockman/Supervisor Pic n Pay Family Cosmo City 03/2016 - 01/2018
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Specialized in advanced meat processing techniques
Expertly operated bandsaw for precise carcass breakdown
Developed diverse meat product lines including sausages, mince, and braai wors Ensured optimal product merchandising and inventory management
General Assistant/Sausage Maker Food Lovers Market 2010 - 2015
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Initiated career in retail and butchery sector
Progressively advanced from general assistant to sausage maker and blockman Developed specialized biltong production techniques
Expanded wors section product offerings
Consultation & Projects
White House Chisanyama Consultant
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Contributed to establishing a local community business initiative Created employment opportunities for five individuals
Provided strategic business development guidance
Education & Training
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Grade 11
Pic n Pay Butchery Training Workshops Advanced Food Safety Certification
Language Skills
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English (Fluent)
IsiZulu (Proficient)
IsiSwati (Proficient)
Professional References
Available upon request
Career Objective
Seeking a challenging role in cruise ship culinary operations, leveraging extensive butchery management expertise to drive exceptional food service quality, procurement efficiency, and operational excellence.
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