Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Jose Palangre

Etobicoke,ON

Summary

Reliable and adaptable fast paced food service professional with several years’ experience in grocery, meat, deli, bakery, and restaurant environments. Skilled in food prep, customer service, sales, management, and maintaining sanitation standards. CPR/AED and WHMIS certified. Awarded for outstanding service and teamwork.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Meat Department Clerk

Loblaw Companies Ltd.
Campbell River, British Columbia
03.2025 - Current
  • Packaged and wrapped various meat cuts and grinds
  • Handled multiple meat varieties including beef, poultry, pork, and seafood
  • Received and stocked shipments, managed pallets efficiently
  • Organized slack walls, frozen cases, backrooms, and coolers
  • Delivered courteous and effective customer service
  • Maintained stock rotation standards using FIFO methods, ensured shelves were fully stocked and faced
  • Enforced sanitation and maintenance protocols to ensure food safety
  • Maintained overall cleanliness and organization of the department
  • Executed tasks and assignments as directed by management

Culinary Clerk

Nature's Emporium
Toronto, Ontario
12.2024 - 02.2025
  • Managed stock rotation using FIFO method
  • Assisted with back-of-house kitchen prep, including chopping, marinating, and ingredient transfer
  • Prepared a variety of foods such as salads, meat cuts (steaks, salmon, chicken), soups, wraps, sandwiches, and hot lunch menu items
  • Pulled pizza dough and made pizzas adhering to recipe and detailed instruction
  • Maintained workspace cleanliness through strict sanitization protocols
  • Received and processed orders and transfers from neighboring stores

Meat, Deli, and Bakery Clerk

Nature's Emporium
Toronto, Ontario
12.2024 - 02.2025
  • Hand sliced and prepared deli meats and cheeses
  • Priced, labeled, and stocked a variety of products including meats, cheeses, baked goods, and desserts
  • Ensured proper stock rotation and minimized waste
  • Baked assorted desserts (scones, croissants, cookies, cakes, turnovers) and prepared ready-to-go items
  • Prepared packaged foods such as samosas, pakoras, empanadas, and deli snack boxes
  • Received shipments and maintained backstock
  • Created attractive product displays and sample tables
  • Regularly vacuum sealed products
  • Delivered quality customer service in a fast-paced environment
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of work areas

Deli Clerk

Metro
Etobicoke, Ontario
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Rehired until the emergency move to BC.
  • Same duties as 2023 position+ Skip the dishes delivery

Pizza Maker

Capi's Pizza
Etobicoke, ON
03.2024 - 10.2024
  • Operated POS and handled cash transactions
  • Provided dine-in customer service and managed phone orders/reservations
  • Prepared and packaged salads, sandwiches, desserts, and pizzas
  • Maintained stock levels and rotated kitchen ingredients
  • Performed prep work: cutting, peeling, chopping meats, cheeses, breads, and vegetables
  • Operated espresso machine and sliced deli meats/cheeses
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas; washed dishes
  • Hand-pulled pizza dough and assembled pizzas, calzones, and flatbreads
  • Managed Uber Eats and DoorDash delivery operations

Deli Clerk

Metro
Etobicoke, ON
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Skillfully handled slicing, weighing, and serving various food items.
  • Prepared and packaged diverse hot and cold foods efficiently.
  • Boosted sales through proactive product recommendations.
  • Managed incoming calls and fulfilled special requests promptly.
  • Cooked chickens, pizzas and panzerottis with precision.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members.
  • Ensured freshness by implementing stock rotation.
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards diligently.

Co-Op Student

Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre
Etobicoke, Ontario
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted residents with recreational activities and meals
  • Supported dementia ward and provided compassionate care
  • Helped transport residents and completed assigned department tasks
  • Awarded provincial certificate of achievement for services and assistance

Education

High School Diploma -

Michael Power St Joseph CSS
Etobicoke, ON
06-2024

Skills

  • Customer service and communication
  • Sales and promotion
  • Food preparation and handling
  • Sanitation and maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Dementia care
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • POS operation
  • Multitasking

Accomplishments

  • OCEA Certificate of achievement
  • Loblaws Blue Service Promise Award

Certification

  • CPR-C/AED Certification
  • WHMIS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Meat Department Clerk

Loblaw Companies Ltd.
03.2025 - Current

Culinary Clerk

Nature's Emporium
12.2024 - 02.2025

Meat, Deli, and Bakery Clerk

Nature's Emporium
12.2024 - 02.2025

Deli Clerk

Metro
10.2024 - 02.2025

Pizza Maker

Capi's Pizza
03.2024 - 10.2024

Deli Clerk

Metro
01.2023 - 11.2023

Co-Op Student

Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre
10.2022 - 01.2023

High School Diploma -

Michael Power St Joseph CSS
Jose Palangre