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Work History
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Benjamin Rindahl

Hyvee Market Grill
Albert Lea,MN
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

Dynamic Market Grille Manager at Hyvee Market Grill with a strong work ethic and expertise in food safety practices. Proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction and boosting department profitability through effective team communication and inventory monitoring. Skilled in training new hires and ensuring compliance with HACCP regulations.

State licensed Food Safety Manager with experience in both catering high dining events and meeting customer expectations

Work History

Market Grille Manager

Hyvee Market Grill | 2021 - Current

- Responsible for overseeing day-to-day restaurant and kitchen operations, staff management, food quality, and department profitability.

- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and schedule department employees, while setting weekly work plans and handling disciplinary actions.

- Maintain high standards for customer service, food quality, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.

- Analyze weekly and monthly sales trends, manage pricing and invoicing, oversee bookkeeping, track inventory, and plan promotions or ad projections with store leadership.

- Order product, check in delivered merchandise, monitor storage temperatures to control shrink, and troubleshoot kitchen or restaurant equipment.

- Partner closely with the Store Director, Food Service Director, and other store managers/staff to align on store goals.

Machine Operator

Mrs Gerrys | 2019 - 2021
  • Operated production machinery to maintain consistent output and product quality.
  • Monitored equipment performance and adjusted settings to prevent jams and defects.
  • Inspected finished products for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with specifications.
  • Performed routine cleaning and sanitation on machines to support food safety standards.
  • Reported equipment issues promptly and supported basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
  • Recorded production data and completed required logs accurately and on time.
  • Followed safety procedures and coordinated with team members to maintain efficient workflow.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.

Hy Chi Manager

HyVee Foods | 2015 - 2019
  • Supervised daily store operations, ensuring smooth workflow and prompt issue resolution.
  • Coordinated employee schedules, balancing coverage needs with labor targets.
  • Trained team members on customer service standards, safety procedures, and store policies.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ordered products, and reduced stock shortages.
  • Resolved customer concerns professionally, maintaining high service quality.
  • Enforced food safety and sanitation standards across assigned departments.
  • Reviewed merchandising displays, aligning product placement with promotional plans.

Education

High School Diploma

Albert Lea High School | Albert Lea, MN

Skills

Team communication
Allergen awareness
Food safety practices
Temperature control
Strong work ethic
Teamwork and collaboration
Team player
Cleaning and organization
Multitasking and organization
Creative problem solving
Kitchen safety
Safe food handling
Food storage
HACCP regulations
New hire training
Inventory monitoring
Order accuracy

Certification

Minnesota State Food Safety Manager

Timeline

Market Grille Manager

Hyvee Market Grill
2021 - CurrentRead More

Machine Operator

Mrs Gerrys
2019 - 2021Read More

Hy Chi Manager

HyVee Foods
2015 - 2019Read More

Albert Lea High School

High School Diploma
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Benjamin Rindahl