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Andrew McDonald

Zeeland,MI

Summary

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.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

DeBoer Bakery
08.2013 - 04.2025
  • 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

New Holland Brewery
09.2009 - 11.2013
  • 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

Rj Vedovell (Monroe Seals)
08.2005 - 04.2010
  • 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

Holland High School
600 Van Raalte Ave. Holland, MI 49423
05-2003

No Degree - Mechanical Drafting

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI

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 - 04.2025

Lead Line Cook

New Holland Brewery
09.2009 - 11.2013

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Rj Vedovell (Monroe Seals)
08.2005 - 04.2010

Holland High School

No Degree - Mechanical Drafting

Grand Rapids Community College

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