Rex Costelo

Highly skilled and experienced Meat Cutter and Butcher with over 20 years of hands-on experience in meat processing, carcass breakdown, deboning, trimming, portion control, and customer-specific cuts. Proficient in handling beef, lamb, veal, camel, and poultry, with extensive knowledge of meat temperature control, sanitation, personal hygiene, and FIFO stock rotation. Experienced in safely operating knives, meat hooks, bone saws, grinders, slicers, and other meat-processing equipment while consistently meeting product specifications and quality standards.

Seeking to contribute strong technical expertise, efficiency, and commitment to food safety and quality in a professional meat-processing or butchery environment.

Meat Cutter - Cargill Meat Solutions - 472 Avenue & Highway 2A North High River AB T1V 1P4 Canada

(2019-04 - 2026-06)

• Process and cut beef sirloin and loin primals according to company specifications.
• Remove tenderloin, flap meat, and bottom butt using knives and meat hooks.
• Perform accurate trimming and cutting while minimizing product waste.
• Sort and place finished cuts in designated areas for further processing.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations and properly handle cutting tools.
• Meet production targets while maintaining consistent quality and accuracy.

Butcher - Abu Dhabi Co-Operative Society - P O Box 833 Abu Dhabi UAE

(2011-06 - 2017-07)

• Break down lamb and veal carcasses into primal and sub-primal cuts.
• Debone lamb and veal according to required specifications.
• Prepare and maintain attractive, well-organized meat displays.
• Monitor inventory, assist customers, process orders, and receive deliveries.
• Operate butchery tools and equipment, including bone saws, grinders, and slicers.
• Maintain proper sanitation, cleanliness, food safety, and safe handling procedures.

Butcher - Arabian Food Supplies - 3961 Wezarat Al Ashghal, Al Hamra District, 7772, Jeddah 23324, Saudi Arabia

(2002-11 - 2010-12)

• Break down carcasses into primal cuts and debone according to standard specifications.
• Prepare and maintain attractive, well-organized meat displays.
• Trim and prepare meat for sausages, burgers, and other processed products.
• Prepare special cuts according to customer requests.
• Monitor inventory and maintain proper FIFO stock rotation.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and orderliness of the work area.

Butcher - Rustans Supermarket - 749 Sen Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines 1200

(2002-02 - 2002-11)

• Break down carcasses into primal cuts and debone according to standard specifications.
• Prepare and maintain attractive, well-organized meat displays.
• Monitor inventory, assist customers, process orders, and coordinate deliveries.
• Maintain proper FIFO stock rotation and ensure product freshness.

Associate - Marine Transportation-Nautical Studies - Palompom Institute of Technology (1995 - 1998)

Carigara School of Fisheries (1991 - 1995)