Brian Santana
Chesapeake
Summary
Dedicated Meat Department Clerk with strong customer service skills, ensuring product quality and safety compliance. Committed to maintaining cleanliness and organization in the work environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Department Clerk
Food Lion
Chesapeake
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and display cases.
- Followed safety protocols for handling, storage, and disposal of meat products.
- Provided training to new staff on department procedures and customer service standards.
- Operated meat processing equipment to prepare products for display.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries in the meat department.
- Priced, dated, wrapped and bagged meat products using department scales and stocked and rotated merchandise shelves, cases and displays for fresh and frozen meat.
Cashier
Best Buy
Chesapeake
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted customers with product inquiries, providing tailored recommendations to enhance shopping experience.
- Processed customer transactions at point-of-sale terminals, ensuring accuracy and speed.
- Handled cash, credit, and gift card payments accurately.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, accurately issuing receipts and providing correct change.
Clerk
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Chesapeake
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with team members to streamline inventory restocking.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues promptly and professionally.
- Assisted customers with donations and purchases in a welcoming environment.
- Organized merchandise on sales floor to enhance customer experience.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of Virginia
Chesapeake, VA10-2026
Skills
- Meat deboning
- Meat packaging
- Knife handling
- Carving techniques
- Food handling policies
- Facility cleaning
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team training
Accomplishments
- Perfect Attendance
Timeline
Meat Department Clerk
Food Lion
04.2023 - 05.2025
Cashier
Best Buy
10.2022 - 01.2023
Clerk
Salvation Army Thrift Store
07.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of Virginia