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Ethan Loft

Carleton Place

Summary

I kept at maintaining high sanitation and food safety standards, I significantly enhanced customer satisfaction at Independent Grocers. Leveraging expert knife handling and exceptional customer service skills, I contributed to a well-organized, efficient meat department, ensuring product freshness and safety, which resulted in increased sales and reduced waste. On a personal note, I'm 19 years old, turning 20 in 2025, and I am of Indigenous status, and I possess a boater's and driver's license. I'm also currently enrolled at Algonquin College in Ottawa and live in Carleton Place, Ontario. I look forward to learning new things and acquiring new skills through teamwork, and everything in between. I love the outdoors and have had a personal interest in wildlife ever since I was a kid. So I'd love the opportunity to gain experience in this field of work.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Meat Clerk

Independent Grocers
09.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve a well-stocked, clean, and organized work environment.
  • Kept meat cases fully stocked, clean and properly labeled to allow customers to find products quickly.
  • Prepared and packaged meat products by cutting and grinding meat to customer specifications.
  • Rotated products to sell before expiration dates, prevent waste and keep food safety in check.
  • Assisted customers with special requests to meet needs and make shopping experiences more pleasant.
  • Reduced shrinkage by adhering to proper portioning and trimming techniques, ensuring minimal waste during cutting processes.
  • Maintained sanitation standards within the department by adhering to strict cleaning procedures and guidelines.
  • Used strong communication skills to address customer inquiries or concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures.
  • Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.
  • Used proper sanitation and food safety techniques to prevent food contamination and illness.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with equipment malfunctions or other unexpected challenges within the department operations effectively.
  • Contributed to waste reduction efforts by accurately weighing, pricing, and labeling products for sale.
  • Maintained meat slicer, wrapping machine and other equipment to prevent breakdowns and delays.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable and efficient service in the meat department.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising, product rotation, and attractive displays.
  • Promoted a safe work environment by following established safety protocols during cutting, trimming, grinding, or wrapping activities.
  • Gained knowledge of different meats to answer customer questions and suggest best cuts for various dishes.
  • Ensured freshness of products by monitoring inventory levels and maintaining proper storage conditions.
  • Contributed to positive store reputation through friendly customer interactions and attention to detail in all aspects of meat department operations.

Education

Police Foundations

Algonquin College
Ottawa, None

Skills

  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Knife handling
  • Sanitation and food safety
  • Safe food handling
  • Surface cleaning
  • Package preparation
  • Labeling accuracy
  • Sanitation practice
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Stock rotation
  • Adherence to regulations
  • Food safety compliance
  • Meat processing
  • Order fulfillment
  • Product display
  • Maintaining freshness
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Equipment sanitizing
  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Team player
  • Problem-solving
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Listening skills
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Multitasking
  • Critical thinking
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Detail-oriented
  • Customer engagement
  • Customer relations
  • Packaging and labeling
  • Food handling
  • Hygiene practices
  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Handling complaints
  • Equipment operation
  • Self motivation
  • Food storage

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Boater's license

Driver's license

Timeline

Meat Clerk

Independent Grocers
09.2022 - Current

Police Foundations

Algonquin College
Ethan Loft