Jake Pearson
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Versatile and dynamic professional with a proven track record at Urban Fare and Save on Foods excelling in staff management and inventory control. Demonstrated ability to enhance team efficiency and reduce waste, achieving significant cost savings. Skilled in food safety and fostering a culture of teamwork, consistently delivering high-quality customer service. Great people skills and friendly around team members and customers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Urban Fare
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Made weekly schedules
- Attendees weekly managaers meetings going over weekly sales and upcoming weeks budgets
Assistant Produce Manager
Save on Foods
02.2007 - 07.2014
- Continuously improved processes and procedures within the department to maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and increase overall profitability.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by stepping into management roles when necessary, ensuring smooth operations in the absence of a manager.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Participated in regular department meetings to discuss performance metrics, strategies for improvement, and upcoming promotional activities.
- Involved in Inventory counts and schedule making
Sous Chef
Urban Fare
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Produce Manager
Urban Fare
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Trained and supervised produce staff for optimal performance and adherence to company policies.
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service and consistent delivery of high-quality products.
- Monthly inventory
- Schedule maker
- Monthly projections
- Health and safety and Food Safety trained
Cash Office Clerk
Urban Fare
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Reduced cash discrepancies through meticulous record-keeping and thorough reconciliation of daily transactions.
- Exhibited strong attention to detail while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously within a fast-paced work environment successfully.
- Promoted an organized workspace, maintaining clean work areas that supported optimal productivity levels throughout the day.
- Safeguarded company assets, securing cash storage areas and adhering to loss prevention policies consistently.
- Schedule making
- Team member training
Price Change Team Lead
Save on Foods
08.2014 - 03.2019
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks. Opened multiple stores and setting up schematic's.
- Schedule writing
Education
Morinville Community High School
Morinville, AB2004
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Attention to detail
- Safe food handling
- Operations management
- Problem-solving
- Staff management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Urban Fare
08.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Urban Fare
05.2024 - 07.2024
Produce Manager
Urban Fare
12.2022 - 04.2024
Cash Office Clerk
Urban Fare
04.2019 - 11.2022
Price Change Team Lead
Save on Foods
08.2014 - 03.2019
Assistant Produce Manager
Save on Foods
02.2007 - 07.2014
Morinville Community High School