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Candice Cook

Sprouts Farmers Market
Santa Clara ,CA

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Job Search Status:

Open to work

Work Type

Part Time

Location Preference

On-Site
9
years of professional experience

Dynamic Produce Manager with a proven track record at Foodmaxx, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales through effective merchandising and waste reduction strategies. Skilled in inventory management and team leadership, I consistently optimize product quality and freshness while ensuring compliance with health standards, resulting in improved operational efficiency and profitability.

Work History

Produce Manager

1 Year
Sprouts Farmers Market | 06.2025 - Current
  • Managed daily produce operations, ensuring quality standards and freshness of products.
  • Trained staff on best practices for inventory management and product displays.
  • Implemented efficient stock rotation processes to minimize waste and spoilage.

Produce Manager

8 Years
Foodmaxx | 06.2017 - 06.2025
  • Analyzed sales trends to optimize product selection and merchandising strategies.
  • Developed promotional displays to enhance customer engagement and increase sales.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve department efficiency.
  • Conducted regular audits of produce quality, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
  • Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
  • Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service and consistent delivery of high-quality products.
  • Managed product rotation to minimize waste, optimizing freshness and quality of available goods.
  • Coached and mentored new team members.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits, addressing discrepancies and minimizing shrinkage due to theft or spoilage.
  • Assisted customers with produce questions.
  • Maintained safety standards throughout the department, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.
  • Implemented effective merchandising techniques, leading to increased visibility of seasonal items and specialty products.
  • Maintained produce area and kept produce storage area clean and sanitary.
  • Selected items for specials and marked down items to reduce losses.
  • Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals.

Education

Piedmont Hills High | San Jose, CA

Skills

Customer service
Retail management experience
Retail inventory management
Produce washing
Inventory counting
Stock rotation
Purchasing and planning
Inventory replenishment
Waste reduction
Health department standards
Produce trimming
Department leadership
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Excellent communication

Timeline

Produce Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Produce Manager

Foodmaxx
06.2017 - 06.2025Read More

Piedmont Hills High

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Candice Cook