Derek Hedstrom
Chaska,MN
Summary
Dynamic Meat & Seafood Manager skilled in customer relationship management and staff training. Successfully managed daily operations and implemented best practices, consistently exceeding quality and safety standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat & Seafood Manager
Jerry's Enterprises
Brooklyn Center, MN
08.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations of meat and seafood departments.
- Oversaw inventory control and product ordering procedures.
- Trained and supervised team members on best practices.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
- Assisted customers with product selection and cooking recommendations.
- Coordinated product displays to enhance customer appeal.
- Inspected incoming shipments upon arrival at store locations for quality control purposes.
- Scheduled staff shifts based on forecasted customer demand patterns.
- Coordinated with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, payment terms, product availability.
Assistant Meat & Seafood Manager
Jerry's Enterprises
Rogers, Minnesota
01.2020 - Current
- Worked alongside the Meat & Seafood Manager to elevate training standards and team competencies.
- Acquired skills in supply ordering, effectively managing inventory for the meat and seafood departments.
Journeyman Meat Cutter
Jerry's Enterprises
Chaska, Minnesota
01.2017 - Current
- Cut various meats according to industry standards and customer specifications.
- Operate meat cutting equipment safely and efficiently in a busy environment.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure food safety compliance.
- Collaborate with team members to manage inventory and stock levels effectively.
- Assist customers with product selections and provide knowledgeable recommendations.
- Monitor quality of meat products to ensure freshness and presentation standards.
- Prepare specialty cuts as requested by customers for special orders or events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chaska High School
Chaska, MN06-2012
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Product display coordination
- Meat cutting techniques
- Supply chain management
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- Visual merchandising
- Merchandising strategies
- Ordering and receiving
Affiliations
- Doing outdoor activities with my family and friends, like camping, hiking, and paddle boarding.
- Working out and walking the dog.
- Playing sports, like basketball, badminton, swimming, and volleyball.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Meat & Seafood Manager
Jerry's Enterprises
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Meat & Seafood Manager
Jerry's Enterprises
01.2020 - Current
Journeyman Meat Cutter
Jerry's Enterprises
01.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Chaska High School