Cory Freet
Argos,IN
Summary
Dynamic Meat Department Manager at SpartanNash with expertise in cutting techniques and staff leadership. Achieved sales growth through innovative merchandising strategies while maintaining strict sanitation standards. Recognized for exceptional customer service and problem-solving abilities, fostering strong relationships with both customers and team members to enhance overall department performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Department Manager
SpartanNash
09.2007 - Current
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring the highest quality and freshest meat products were available.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Boosted sales through strategic merchandising of meat products, creating eye-catching displays and promotions.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Reduced waste and shrinkage by closely monitoring product expiration dates and rotating stock accordingly.
- Trained new employees in company policies, best practices, and procedures for handling meat products safely.
- Maintained compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations through diligent record-keeping and regular staff training.
- Managed budgets for labor costs, inventory control, and ordering supplies while maintaining desired profit margins.
- Balanced staffing needs during peak times such as holidays or special events to ensure adequate coverage without sacrificing customer service quality levels.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback and coaching to facilitate professional growth within the team.
- Ensured accurate pricing of all meat items by regularly updating price tags and signage as needed.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Upheld a safe working environment for staff members by enforcing proper equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on high-quality products for the department.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Education
High School Diploma - Gender Studies
Laville Jr/Sr Highschool
Lakeville, IN05.2005
Skills
- Cutting techniques
- Sanitation standards
- Staff leadership
- Schedule management
- Employee scheduling
- Merchandising strategies
- Employee development
- Schedule coordination
- Inventory ordering
- Ordering supplies
- Pricing
- Loss prevention strategies
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Customer relations
- Professional and courteous
- Self motivation
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Professionalism
- Staff training
- Adaptability
Timeline
Meat Department Manager
SpartanNash
09.2007 - Current
High School Diploma - Gender Studies
Laville Jr/Sr Highschool
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