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George  Wanjiru

George Wanjiru

Butchery Trainer
Nairobi, Nairobi Province

Summary

Experienced and skilled Butchery Trainer with over 7 years in the meat processing industry. Adept in teaching all aspects of butchery techniques, including knife skills, meat cutting, safety protocols, and industry best practices.

Strong communicator with a passion for ensuring high-quality training and development of new butchers, contributing to improved operational efficiency and safety in the workplace

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Butchery Trainer

Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets Limited
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide on-the-job training for new and existing butchers in proper meat cutting, processing, and packaging techniques.
  • Teach safety procedures, including knife handling, sanitation, and equipment maintenance.
  • Develop training materials and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Lead demonstrations on cutting techniques and meat types, ensuring proper yield and waste reduction.
  • Monitor inventory and order supplies as needed, ensuring a constant supply of high-quality meat products.

Butchery Section Manager

Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets Limited
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Managed day-to-day butchery operations, including meat cutting, packaging, and customer service.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Trained and supervised junior butchers, ensuring quality cuts and efficient production.
  • Managed inventory, including ordering, stock rotation, and waste control.
  • Provided customer consultations on cuts of meat, cooking tips, and special orders.

Butcher

Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets Limited
11.2018 - 12.2020
  • Prepare and cut various meats to customer specifications.
  • Ensure that all meat products are handled and stored according to safety guidelines.
  • Advise customers on different cuts of meat, cooking techniques, and preparation.
  • Maintain inventory of meat products, restocking as needed, and ensure freshness.

Butcher Apprentice

Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets Limited
04.2018 - 06.2018
  • Assisted experienced butchers with meat preparation, including breaking down carcasses and portioning meat.
  • Learned proper knife skills, cutting techniques, and safety practices.
  • Supported inventory management and stock replenishment efforts.

Education

Food Production

Amboseli Institute of Hospitality And Technology
Kiboko Road, Thika
04-2024

Certificate of Secondary Education

KP Senior High School
Mombasa Kilifi
12-2016

Certificate of Primary Education

Kangemi Primary School
Ndalani, Machakos
01-2012

Skills

Meat quality and selection

Certification

Food Safety Management System Awareness

Timeline

Butchery Trainer

Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets Limited
01.2024 - Current

Food Safety Management System Awareness

11-2023

Butchery Section Manager

Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets Limited
01.2021 - 01.2024

Occupational Safety and Health

01-2020

Butcher

Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets Limited
11.2018 - 12.2020

Butcher Apprentice

Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets Limited
04.2018 - 06.2018

Food Production

Amboseli Institute of Hospitality And Technology

Certificate of Secondary Education

KP Senior High School

Certificate of Primary Education

Kangemi Primary School
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