Andrew McDonald
DeBoer Bakery
Zeeland,MI
20
years of professional experience
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at DeBoer Bakery, excelling in operations management and team building. Enhanced efficiency through strategic process improvements and staff training. Skilled in inventory control and problem resolution, fostering a collaborative environment that drives productivity and service excellence.
Work History
General Manager
11 Years 8 Months- Assisted in developing operational strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Supported daily management tasks, ensuring smooth workflow and team collaboration.
- Learned safety protocols and operational procedures to maintain a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve service delivery.
- Adapted quickly to new systems and tools for effective task execution.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Contributed ideas for process improvements during team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
Lead Line Cook
4 Years 2 Months- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, increasing efficiency during peak service hours.
- Trained and mentored junior cooks, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
- Collaborated with management to source high-quality ingredients from local suppliers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Trained junior cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen etiquette, promoting a positive work environment.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
4 Years 8 Months- Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments using inventory management systems.
- Inspected deliveries for accuracy, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Managed inventory levels through regular audits and reconciliations.
- Trained new staff on shipping protocols and safety procedures.
- Streamlined packaging processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Drafting
Skills
Leadership and team building
Problem resolution
Operations management
Team player
Efficient multi-tasker
Time management
Customer relations
Inventory control
Staff training and development
Timeline
General Manager
DeBoer Bakery
08.2013 - 04.2025Read More
Lead Line Cook
New Holland Brewery
09.2009 - 11.2013Read More
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Rj Vedovell (Monroe Seals)
08.2005 - 04.2010Read More
Holland High School
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Grand Rapids Community College
No Degree from Mechanical Drafting
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