Christopher Thomas
Aurora,CO
Summary
Skilled Deli Manager highly effective at training, team leadership and customer service. Enthusiastic about increasing business and maximizing customer satisfaction. Prepared for a new position with additional responsibility and the chance to grow as a retail professional.
Experienced Lumber Yard Worker with background in handling, sorting and stacking lumber. Demonstrated skills in operating forklifts safely and efficiently to transport materials within the yard. Notable strengths include keen understanding of wood grades, quality control and adherence to safety protocols. Made significant impact by optimizing lumber storage processes in previous roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Manager/Order Picker
Restaurant Depot
Greenwood Village, CO
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of deli area, equipment, and supplies.
- Supervised deli staff to ensure efficient customer service.
- Trained new employees on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Ordered necessary deli supplies to maintain stock levels.
- Monitored daily sales reports to maximize profitability.
- Completed regular inventories of food and material stocks.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Operated electric pallet jacks and forklifts to transport products between warehouse aisles.
- Verified accuracy of orders prior to loading onto delivery trucks.
- Confirmed shipments against purchase orders for correctness of items, quantity, and quality.
- Executed the picking, packing, shipping, and unloading of goods in an efficient manner.
Order Selector
Seattle Fish Co
Denver, CO
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Operated electric pallet jacks and forklifts to transport products between warehouse aisles.
- Organized stock on shelves according to predetermined sequence.
- Verified accuracy of orders prior to loading onto delivery trucks.
- Confirmed shipments against purchase orders for correctness of items, quantity, and quality.
- Executed the picking, packing, shipping, and unloading of goods in an efficient manner.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping floors, removing debris from racks and shelves.
- Inspected product for damages or defects before placing them into containers.
- Recorded item numbers and quantities picked on pick sheets or computer terminals.
Truck Unloader
UPS Freight
Aurora, CO
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Unloaded freight from trucks, containers, and railcars with the use of a forklift or pallet jack.
- Organized stock in warehouse shelves to ensure efficient product location.
- Reported any damaged goods to supervisor immediately upon unloading.
- Followed company safety regulations while operating mechanical equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
Server
Rosemarkmayfairpark
Aurora, CO
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
Kitchen Staff Member
McDonald's
The Bronx, NY
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized work surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Prepared a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
- Stocked and replenished kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed.
- Followed health and safety guidelines for food preparation and service.
- Operated various kitchen appliances such as mixers, slicers, ovens, grills .
- Assisted in the preparation of all menu items including salads, appetizers and entrees.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and communicated needs to supervisor.
- Cooked meals or specialty items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared in accordance with restaurant standards.
Lumber Yard Worker
Metropolitan Lumber And Hardware
Manhattan, NY
09.2013 - 10.2019
- Loaded lumber onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Inspected and measured lumber for defects and dimensions.
- Assisted customers with selecting materials for their projects.
- Cut wood to customer specifications using saws, planers, routers and other tools.
- Organized the yard according to product type and size.
- Stacked material in a safe manner on pallets or racks ready for shipment.
- Cleaned work area daily including sweeping floors and organizing storage areas.
- Operated forklifts, skid steers, man lifts and other equipment safely.
- Transported material between locations using hand truck, dolly or forklift.
- Checked shipments against invoices to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Unloaded incoming shipments from trucks manually or with machinery.
- Operated saws, forklifts and wood splitters.
- Maneuvered heavy loads around lumberyard and job sites with materials handling equipment and forklifts.
Education
GED -
New York GED Testing
New York, NY10-2012
Skills
- Cost Reductions
- Catering Services
- Catering Support
- Sanitation Standards
- Task Delegation
- Promotional planning
- Customer Service
- Team direction
- Staff Training
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Truck loading
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Crane Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Equipment Operation
Timeline
Deli Manager/Order Picker
Restaurant Depot
09.2022 - 07.2024
Order Selector
Seattle Fish Co
04.2022 - 08.2022
Truck Unloader
UPS Freight
10.2021 - 03.2022
Server
Rosemarkmayfairpark
02.2021 - 10.2021
Kitchen Staff Member
McDonald's
03.2020 - 12.2020
Lumber Yard Worker
Metropolitan Lumber And Hardware
09.2013 - 10.2019
GED -
New York GED Testing
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