Christopher Barker
Saint Augustine
Summary
Hardworking Deli Clerk with Number years of experience in retail support and service. Top-notch issue resolution and customer engagement talents. Works quickly in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Champion Brands LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing product knowledge and recommending suitable items based on individual needs.
Deli Clerk
Publix
05.2017 - 01.2024
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
- Delivered exemplary customer service to guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention.
- Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Monitored inventory levels to order new supplies and maintain consistent stock.
- Prepared and submitted weekly deli sales reports to highlight popular and fast-selling items and identify buying patterns.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
- Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
Pastry Chef
Club Med
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Created unique daily specials to drive business growth.
- Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
Line Cook Assistant
Doubletree By Hilton
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Monitored food quality and temperature for safe consumption.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Certification - Culinary Arts
Pinellas Technical Education Center
High School Diploma -
Seminole High School
06.2015
Skills
- Product Rotation
- Cooking
- Product Recommendations
- Food Preparation
- Product Stocking and Rotation
- Sales Proficiency
- Inventory Checks
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Platter and Tray Preparation
- Customer Service
- Cleanliness and Sanitation
- Pricing and Shelf Labeling
- Food Preparations
- ServSafe Certification
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Food Safety Standards
- Inventory Counts
- Heavy Lifting
- Strong Work Ethic
- Safe Food Handling
- Upselling
- Food Safety Compliance
- Inventory Rotation
- Proper Food Handling
- Work Area Maintenance
Timeline
Merchandiser
Champion Brands LLC
01.2024 - Current
Deli Clerk
Publix
05.2017 - 01.2024
Pastry Chef
Club Med
12.2016 - 06.2017
Line Cook Assistant
Doubletree By Hilton
05.2015 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Seminole High School
Certification - Culinary Arts
Pinellas Technical Education Center
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