Earl Ruff
Forest City,IA
Summary
Experienced Chef adept at completing projects with confidence and skill. History of performing well under pressure and accomplishing successive assignments with high accuracy. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adapts well to changing situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Department Clerk
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
Garner, IA
01.2026 - Current
- Assist in meat preparation, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Maintain cleanliness of meat display cases, enhancing visual appeal and product accessibility.
- Support customer inquiries by providing information on meat selection and preparation techniques.
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability and freshness for customers.
- Package meat products securely using appropriate wrapping materials to ensure freshness during transport home from store by customers.
Catering Delivery Driver
Jason's Deli
The Woodlands, TX
05.2020 - 11.2025
- Delivered catering orders promptly, ensuring quality and presentation standards were met.
- Coordinated logistics for daily deliveries, optimizing routes for efficiency.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, tracking supplies and equipment usage.
- Trained new drivers on delivery protocols and customer service expectations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation of catering orders.
Corporate Chef
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
Omaha, NE
09.2014 - 10.2019
- Developed and implemented innovative menu items aligning with customer preferences and seasonal availability.
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored culinary staff to enhance skills and improve team performance.
- Collaborated with vendors to source high-quality ingredients and maintain inventory levels.
- Expanded business opportunities by creating unique catering packages targeting various industries and budgets.
- Created signature dishes that became highly requested by clients, driving repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elkhorn Senior High
Elkhorn, NESkills
- Customer service
- Knife handling
- Workplace safety
- Safety awareness
- Merchandise stocking
- Equipment operation
- Stock rotation
- Inventory stocking
- Product display
- Cross-selling products
- Maintaining freshness
- Case restocking
- Food handling procedures
- Meat packaging
Timeline
Meat Department Clerk
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
01.2026 - Current
Catering Delivery Driver
Jason's Deli
05.2020 - 11.2025
Corporate Chef
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
09.2014 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Elkhorn Senior High