Devante Juarez
Cheyenne
Summary
Results-driven Produce Professional with extensive experience in fresh produce management and customer service excellence. Expertise in inventory control, quality assurance, and creating attractive produce displays. Recognized for strong organizational skills and effective communication, consistently enhancing customer satisfaction in dynamic retail environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat and Produce Associate
Walmart
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Enhanced produce department organization, improving product accessibility for customers.
- Ensured accurate pricing on produce using scales and manual calculations.
- Boosted seasonal produce sales through strategic displays and promotions with management.
- Coordinated cross-promotions with bakery and deli for complementary product offerings.
- Regularly rotated stock to maintain freshness and reduce waste effectively.
- Resolved customer concerns regarding produce quality and availability professionally.
Service leader/Manager closing
Chipotle Mexican Grill
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Consistently ensured high-quality food by training new hires in cooking techniques.
- Maintained kitchen organization and cleanliness, strictly adhering to sanitation standards.
- Improved efficiency by developing SOPs for cooking techniques and kitchen stations.
- Optimized productivity during peak hours by implementing efficient workflow processes.
- Accurately processed customer transactions, handling cash, credit, and electronic payments.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing friendly service and addressing inquiries promptly.
Kitchen Lead/Manager Opening
CAVA
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Ensured consistent food quality by training new hires on cooking techniques.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and organization, adhering to sanitation standards consistently.
- Educated new hires on FIFO operations for effective food inventory management.
- Recorded accurate food production data, including batch sizes and portion guidelines.
- Created standard operating procedures for kitchen stations and cooking techniques.
- Optimized workflow processes to enhance productivity during peak service hours.
Online Grocery Pickup Associate
Walmart
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Ensured product quality by selecting fresh items for online customer orders.
- Facilitated timely deliveries by loading and unloading orders from vehicles.
- Addressed customer inquiries, providing updates and confirming order satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate order records, including packaging lists and receipts.
- Organized workspace efficiently while adhering to safety protocols.
EDR Cook
Xanterra Travel Collection
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Enhanced meal quality by preparing diverse dishes for cafeteria patrons.
- Tailored recipes for special diets, ensuring vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization through regular kitchen cleaning and deep-cleaning tasks.
- Controlled portion sizes during meal preparation, effectively reducing food costs.
Stocker/unloader
Walmart
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Ensured product availability by efficiently restocking shelves and organizing inventory.
- Provided excellent customer assistance by locating specific items in the store.
- Safely transported heavy items using pallet jacks and forklifts throughout the store.
EDR Cook
YMCA of the Rockies
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Enhanced dining experience by preparing diverse dishes for cafeteria patrons.
- Tailored recipes for special diets, including vegetarian and gluten-free options.
- Ensured high cleanliness standards by participating in kitchen cleaning tasks.
- Reduced food costs by adhering to portion control and serving sizes.
Food and Beverage Store Team member
Xanterra Travel Collection
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Ensured accurate cash transactions using POS system for guest satisfaction.
- Facilitated smooth operations through effective communication with team during busy shifts.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly greeting and seating guests.
- Prepared and served coffee-based beverages, maintaining quality at the coffee bar.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas, ensuring guest comfort.
Deli Associate
Walmart
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing deli meats and sandwiches to preferences.
- Provided exceptional service through accurate order-taking and menu knowledge.
- Cultivated loyalty by fostering relationships with regular customers and engaging interactions.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and hygiene policies during food preparation.
- Streamlined operations by efficiently managing food preparation and customer requests.
Pantry Cook/Prep Cook
Hard Rock Casino Hotel
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Ensured compliance with food safety guidelines to maintain a clean workspace.
- Effectively prioritized and managed multiple food preparation tasks simultaneously.
- Verified presentation standards for dishes before serving to guests.
Education
Culinary Arts (HISET) -
Trapper Creek Job Corps
Darby, MT06.2018
Skills
- POS
- Cooking
- Fast casual experience
- Retail sales
- Computer operation
- Kitchen stations
- Food preparation
- Data entry
- Customer service
- Restocking produce
- Customer engagement
- Safety standards
- Operating pallet jacks
Accomplishments
- Developed outstanding skills in time management, customer engagement and oral communications through consistent interaction with supervisors and customers.
- Designed eye-catching product displays, helping to increase merchandise visibility to the customer.
Certification
- Culinary Arts Certificate Present
- Educational leadership certification November 2017 to Present
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction July 2017 to Present
- Going Green July 2017 to Present
- CPR Certification June 2017 to Present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Meat and Produce Associate
Walmart
03.2025 - 12.2025
Service leader/Manager closing
Chipotle Mexican Grill
08.2024 - 03.2025
Kitchen Lead/Manager Opening
CAVA
11.2023 - 07.2024
Online Grocery Pickup Associate
Walmart
11.2022 - 11.2023
EDR Cook
Xanterra Travel Collection
05.2022 - 10.2022
Stocker/unloader
Walmart
01.2021 - 04.2022
EDR Cook
YMCA of the Rockies
12.2019 - 12.2020
Food and Beverage Store Team member
Xanterra Travel Collection
05.2019 - 10.2019
Deli Associate
Walmart
04.2018 - 04.2019
Pantry Cook/Prep Cook
Hard Rock Casino Hotel
06.2017 - 04.2018
Culinary Arts (HISET) -
Trapper Creek Job Corps