Esmerio Acosta
Redlands Ranch Market
Rialto
2
Languages
39
years of professional experience
Experienced Produce Manager with strengths in teamwork, inventory management, and quality control. Proven ability to implement efficient processes, ensuring compliance with safety standards while enhancing customer service.
Work History
Assistant Produce Manager
6 Years 8 Months- Prepare and served food items according to health and safety regulations.
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas to ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
- Maintain temperatures of hot foods onto daily log
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace for improved productivity and adherence to sanitation standards.
- Complied with all safety regulations, preventing accidents or injuries in the workplace.
- Assists with catering events, delivering exceptional service to clients while showcasing the businesses capabilities and broadening its clientele base.
Produce Manager
12 Years 8 Months- Oversaw daily operations of produce department, bulk foods, fruit bar, and salad bar making sure product got switched over every four hours.
- Ensured quality standards including temperature control, freshness of products, and maintaining sanitizer protocols.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices in produce handling and customer service.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales and enhance customer engagement within the produce section.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Daily washing and sanitizing of the dishes, floors, and countertops
Produce Manager
26 Years 6 Months- Oversaw daily operations of produce department, ensuring quality standards and freshness of products.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, adjusting product offerings based on customer preferences and seasonal availability.
- Utilizing First-In-First-Out inventory practices to reduce waste of products including performing quality control on all received inventory.
- Made daily cut vegetables and fruits for daily use of salad bar and fruit bar
- Assisted customers with questions or concerns regarding produce items, providing knowledgeable advice on storage tips and recipe suggestions when needed.
- Kept department equipment in working order and advised general manager of equipment repair or replacement needs.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Developed eye-catching displays and promotions to increase sales and drive customer interest in new products.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Business Management
Skills
Stock rotation
Task delegation
Ordering procedures
Retail management experience
Produce washing
Inventory counting
Purchasing and planning
Display replenishment
Teamwork and collaboration
Reliability
Effective communication
Quality control
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Assistant Produce Manager
Redlands Ranch Market
12.2019 - CurrentRead More
Produce Manager
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Vons
04.1987 - 10.2013Read More
Pasadena City College
No Degree from Business Management
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El Monte High School
High School Diploma
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