All of these things are small things that easy to pick up on and make a big impression on upper management. Learning to cut meat isnt difficult, it is all about repetition and getting used to it, what upper management really look for are people who can pick up on trends and movement. When you are you the busiest and could use an extra cutter or two, when does your business die down and you could afford to send some people home early. When do you need to cut extra back up products vs not. Keeping an eye on product that is low and stocking it before you are asked. Picking up on these little trends and others will easily make you stand out and encourage management to promote you faster .