Nicolas Gowen-Guglielmo
Chicago
Summary
Dedicated professional with over five years of experience in meat preparation and food safety. Known for excellent team collaboration, attention to detail, and effective inventory management, ensuring high-quality service and product freshness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Meat Cutter
Jewels Osco
Libertyville
10.2020 - 10.2025
- Cut, trim, and prepare various meats for display and sale.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of meat preparation areas.
- Operate meat processing equipment safely and efficiently.
- Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow during busy hours.
- Operated a variety of meat cutting machines such as saws, slicers, grinders and tenderizers.
- Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
- Prepared special orders from customers that required specific cuts or trimming techniques.
- Cleaned work areas including counters, floors, walls and equipment using safe sanitizing solutions.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks on meat cutting equipment such as cleaning blades.
- Adhered to food safety regulations regarding storage temperatures and sanitation protocols.
- Operated wrapping machines to package meats for sale in the store or for customers' orders.
- Weighed meats for sale at the service counter or pre-packaged for sale in the retail market.
- Assisted customers with selecting cuts of meat based on their individual needs.
- Rotated stock on shelves so that older items were used first while maintaining freshness of product.
- Managed inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of meat products.
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Disposed of expired meats in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Checked expiration dates on packages of meat prior to stocking them on shelves or counters.
- Follow food safety guidelines to ensure product quality and freshness.
Car Wash Attendant
Ricky Rockets Fuel Center
Buffalo Grove
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Operated car wash equipment to provide efficient and thorough vehicle cleaning.
- Assisted customers with service selections and answered questions about wash packages.
- Maintained cleanliness of the car wash area and ensured proper equipment functioning.
Stocker
Dollar Tree
Buffalo Grove
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Stocked shelves efficiently with merchandise according to company guidelines.
- Organized backroom inventory to ensure easy access and efficient restocking.
- Assisted customers in locating products and maintaining store cleanliness.
Crew Team Member
Dunkin’ Donuts
Buffalo Grove
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided excellent customer service in fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Took and processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area and kitchen equipment.
Maintenance Crew Member
Woodman's Food Market
Buffalo Grove
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintained cleanliness in store areas to ensure a safe shopping environment.
- Operated cleaning equipment effectively for floor maintenance and sanitation.
- Assisted team members with daily maintenance tasks and special projects.
CAP 2 Stocker
Walmart
Wheeling
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Stocked shelves with merchandise in designated areas for easy customer access.
- Organized backroom inventory to maintain an efficient and tidy workspace.
- Assisted team members in unloading and sorting incoming shipments promptly.
Crew Member
Dunkin’ Donuts
Buffalo Grove
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepared coffee and food items according to company standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout shifts.
- Assisted customers by taking orders and providing menu recommendations.
Porter
Gerber Auto Care
Crystal Lake
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas, ensuring a safe environment for staff and customers.
- Operated equipment such as vacuum cleaners and pressure washers for vehicle cleaning tasks.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials in the auto care environment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline daily operations and improve efficiency.
- Removed trash from all rooms and placed garbage and recycling receptacles in approved areas for trash pickup.
- Demonstrated dedication and work ethic through consistent attendance and top-level performance.
- Cleaned common areas following established schedules and prescribed methods.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols.
- Maintained clean and tidy appearance in reception, waiting areas and hallways.
- Ensured that all areas were kept clean and tidy at all times.
- Inspected equipment for proper functioning and reported any issues to management.
Education
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZSkills
- Meat preparation
- Equipment operation
- Food safety compliance
- Special order fulfillment
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Workflow optimization
- Time management
- Product display
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Meat packaging
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Safety protocols adherence
- Attention to detail
- Food safety regulations
- Meat cutting
- Concentration
- Food presentation
- Safety practices
- Sanitation procedures
- Storage temperature monitoring
- Portion sizing
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Deboning meat
- Maintaining sharp tools
- Marinating meats
- Hand-eye coordination
- Product weighing
- Temperature monitoring
- Quality control
- Sanitary standards
- Workplace safety
- Food safety
- Cutting
- Knife handling
- Meat wrapping
- Retail cuts
- Sanitation practices
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Product presentation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Car Wash Attendant
Ricky Rockets Fuel Center
08.2023 - 02.2025
Meat Cutter
Jewels Osco
10.2020 - 10.2025
Stocker
Dollar Tree
01.2020 - 04.2020
Crew Team Member
Dunkin’ Donuts
09.2019 - 12.2019
Maintenance Crew Member
Woodman's Food Market
06.2019 - 08.2019
CAP 2 Stocker
Walmart
02.2019 - 05.2019
Crew Member
Dunkin’ Donuts
10.2018 - 01.2019
Porter
Gerber Auto Care
05.2018 - 09.2018
Penn Foster College