Laura Daniels
Shawnigan Lake,BC
Summary
Dynamic Prepared Foods Team Leader at Wholefoods Market with a proven track record in optimizing inventory control and enhancing team productivity. Skilled in task delegation and customer service, I foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with safety standards while achieving operational excellence. First Aid Certified and adept at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Prepared Foods Team Leader
Wholefoods Market
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of prepared foods department to ensure quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring product availability while minimizing waste.
- Managed daily operations, delegating tasks effectively for smooth workflow and timely completion.
- Mentored team members, fostering professional growth and improved performance.
- Handled staffing needs by recruiting qualified candidates, conducting interviews, hiring top talent, providing orientation/training programs.
- Optimized team scheduling to maximize productivity while minimizing labor costs.
Chef Manager
Pearson Collage
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Monitored food preparation processes for compliance with health regulations and company policies.
- Assisted in developing seasonal menu offerings based on customer preferences and market trends.
- Fostered a collaborative team environment, encouraging feedback and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintained high level of efficiency in fast-paced work environment.
- In charge of a team of 10 people, served 200 students breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Catered to special event from start to finish. This included any events from meetings to weddings!
Bakery Team Leader
Wholefoods Market
08.2017 - 09.2022
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Streamlined food preparation processes for increased efficiency and reduced waste.
- Boosted sales through the development and promotion of appealing prepared food offerings.
- Collaborated with store management to achieve overall store goals and objectives.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions on product offerings and promotions.
- Led staff meetings to communicate updates, share best practices, and foster a collaborative team culture.
- Evaluated team performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted training initiatives.
- Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
- Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
Education
Red Seal Chef - Culinary
Camosun College
Victoria, None2014
Skills
- Task delegation
- Scheduling
- Product ordering
- Customer service
- Inventory control
- Sanitation and safety standards
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Proficient with with many programs including Word and Excel
- First Aid Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Prepared Foods Team Leader
Wholefoods Market
09.2024 - Current
Chef Manager
Pearson Collage
02.2021 - 09.2022
Bakery Team Leader
Wholefoods Market
08.2017 - 09.2022
Red Seal Chef - Culinary
Camosun College
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