Robert Barraza
Sacramento
Summary
Hardworking Prepared Foods Team lead with 13 plus years of progressive experience dedicated to customer service, safety, quality, and sales in a high volume retail environment. Adept at leading and monitoring a team of 20 prepare food associates for excellence in customer service and merchandising.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1985
1985
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Prepared Foods Team Leader
Sam's Club
Citrus Heights
02.2012 - 06.2025
- Supervised daily operations of prepared foods section ensuring quality standards.
- Trained team members on food safety, handling procedures and customer service best practices.
- Coordinated product displays to enhance visual appeal and accessibility.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure stock availability and freshness using the fifo method.
- Worked closely with other departments within the store to coordinate activities related to prepared foods production.
- Maintained accurate records of product inventories, ordering new items when necessary by conducting audits and monthly inventory reports
- Monitored employee performance, providing feedback and coaching as needed to improve efficiency.
- Supervised team members during shifts, delegating tasks accordingly, while promoting a positive work environment.
- Responsible for the hiring process by interviewing prospective candidates and making decisions based on qualifications.
- Responsible for creating weekly work schedule for associates, while adhering to labor budget restraints.
- Driving sales by analyzing data using digital tools to identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities for profitability.
Education
Silver Creek High School
San Jose, CASkills
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Customer service training
- Team supervision
- Quality assurance
- Sales analysis
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Cross-selling products and services
- Food handling safety
- Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
- Coach/player of a adult men's baseball team for Sacramento men's baseball league
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Prepared Foods Team Leader
Sam's Club
02.2012 - 06.2025
Silver Creek High School