
Proven leader and efficient operator, excelled at Save on Foods by leading a diverse team, enhancing food safety, and streamlining operations. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and leadership abilities, significantly improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Skilled in inventory management and food preparation, consistently ensuring quality and compliance.
-Responsible for food preparation while following food safe rules
-Ensuring only the freshest foods are used
-Ensuring department is well stocked and presented
-Handling customer service inquiries and providing a positive customer experience
-Using a variety of equipment, including knives, deli slicers, bread slicer, roll in oven, MiWi oven, proofer, cash register, power and hand jacks, etc.
-Cleaning equipment and work area to ensure a safe and sanitary work environment
-Lead a team of over a dozen people of all ages and experiences
-Acted as a coach, mentor and resource to team members
-Engaging team members through training and development, performance management, rewards/recognition and the identification and development of future leaders
-Communication of important messages with store management and head office staff.
-Ensuring accurate stock taking, writing orders and taking inventory once a month
-Writing a schedule to best fit the needs of the store within team members' availability
-Providing exceptional customer service and problem solving skills to ensure all customers leave happy
-Providing compassionate leadership and support for team members to feel safe and valued at work
-Food safety and sanitation
-Food preparation
-Speed and efficiency
-Order taking and point-of-sale systems
-Inventory management
-Cash handling
-Cleaning and maintenance
-Attention to detail
-Problem solving
-Time management and delegation of tasks
-Leadership skills