Dominique Aris Chery
Stamford,CT
Summary
Adept at enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring food safety, my tenure at Whole Foods Market honed my expertise in meat cutting and customer service. By implementing efficient workflow strategies and maintaining rigorous hygiene standards, I significantly contributed to smooth operations and high-quality food presentation, showcasing my knife-handling skills and commitment to excellence. Cured, tenderized, and preserved meat products to create diverse product offerings. Communicated with customers to determine needs and make product suggestions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Butcher
Whole Foods Market
Greenwich, CT
10.2023 - Current
- Complied with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness, and condition.
Gourmet Food Server
Whole Food Market
Greenwich, CT
12.2019 - 10.2023
- Ensured prompt delivery of beautifully presented dishes by coordinating with culinary staff regarding meal timing and specific plating instructions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized service and tailored recommendations based on individual preferences.
- Streamlined table turnover rates through efficient multitasking abilities during peak hours of operation.
- Trained new servers in menu knowledge, customer service techniques, and company policies to ensure a consistent level of quality across all team members.
- Maintained impeccable cleanliness and organization standards within the dining area, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Greeted customers at the counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
Dishwasher
Whole Food Market
Greenwich, CT
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept the work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
Prepared Foods Team Member
Whole Food Market
Greenwich, CT
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficient food preparation and safety.
- Completed all hot and cold food assignments to meet deadlines for meal preparation.
- Stored refrigerated and frozen items at the correct temperatures to comply with food safety rules.
- Stocked food items upon the manager's request and adhered to food safety standards at all times.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and monitoring expiration dates closely.
Produce Clerk
Stop & Shop
Wilton, CT
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Enhanced product quality by regularly inspecting, rotating, and culling fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Assisted customers with price-checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in the department.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing prompt and knowledgeable assistance in the produce department.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
College Lysius Felicite Salomon Jeune
HaitiBachelor of Science - Economic Sciences
Faculty of Law And Economic Sciences
Port-au-Prince, Haiti08.1998
Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Customer Service
- Knife handling expertise
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Meat Cutting
- Safe Food Handling
- Product presentation
Accomplishments
- Acknowledged for extraordinary service by supervisors and clients.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Butcher Certification by completing all required classes with accuracy and efficiency.
- Awarded and was recognized as "Employee of the Month" several times in 2023 for exceptional work and leadership.
- Served hundreds of customers daily and up-sold specialty cuts to increase department profits.
Certification
- Food Safety Manager Certification - National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
- CT Driver's License
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Butcher
Whole Foods Market
10.2023 - Current
Gourmet Food Server
Whole Food Market
12.2019 - 10.2023
Dishwasher
Whole Food Market
07.2018 - 12.2019
Prepared Foods Team Member
Whole Food Market
03.2018 - 07.2018
Produce Clerk
Stop & Shop
09.2017 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
College Lysius Felicite Salomon Jeune
Bachelor of Science - Economic Sciences
Faculty of Law And Economic Sciences