Ken Larsen

Meat cutter and department manager with 11 years of experience in grocery and food service. Skilled in meat preparation, inventory control, food safety, and team leadership, with additional well drilling and field service experience. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Well drilling - Roy simmons and sons - West Branch, IA

(2024-05 - 2024-12)

• Installed pumps and pressure tanks, completed well hookups, and maintained groundwater systems
• Performed trenching, pipe laying, and field service using electrical and plumbing knowledge
• Operated forklifts and loaded or unloaded trucks while following safe material-handling practices

Meat Cutter - Meijers - Lansing, MI

(2022-10 - 2023-09)

• Prepared and portioned meat cuts to established standards and customer preferences in a fast-paced department
• Maintained sanitized work areas and cleaned and maintained processing equipment to meet food safety standards
• Advised customers on meat selections and trained junior staff in cutting techniques and procedures

Meat Cutter/Manager - family fare - West Branch, MI

(2018 - 2022)

• Managed department inventory, ordering, pricing, quality control, and sales reporting
• Improved freshness and waste control through updated receiving, storage, and product-rotation procedures
• Led staff training, enforced food safety standards, and resolved customer concerns

Meat Cutter - Brian's Fruit and Meat Market - West Branch, MI

(2011 - 2018)

• Cut and prepared meat, deli items, and sandwiches while maintaining quality, sanitation, inventory, and safe equipment operation

High school diploma - Ogemaw Heights High School (2005 - 2009)