Elijah Arguello
King Soopers
Westminster,CO
2
years of professional experience
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong background in customer service and food safety from King Soopers. Proven expertise in produce handling and merchandising, coupled with a commitment to cleanliness and sanitation. Recognized for training and mentoring team members, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a positive work environment.
Work History
Produce Associate
7 Months- Stocked produce displays, rotated inventory, and removed damaged items to maintain freshness standards.
- Inspected fruits and vegetables for quality, ripeness, and proper presentation throughout department.
- Replenished cooler and sales floor sections based on customer demand and product availability.
- Cleaned work areas, equipment, and display cases to support sanitation and food safety compliance.
- Assisted customers with product selection, substitutions, and department questions in a courteous manner.
- Monitored backroom inventory and communicated replenishment needs to reduce out-of-stock conditions.
- Unboxed, trimmed, and prepared produce items for merchandising according to store procedures.
- Followed safety protocols while handling knives, pallet jacks, and perishable merchandise.
- Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor quality products.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the produce department, adhering to all health code regulations for food handling.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient, friendly service and maintaining a clean, organized produce section.
- Assisted with weekly inventory counts.
- Checked product shelves to review for proper price labels and handled price changes when requested by management.
Crew Trainer
1 Year 7 Months- Trained crew members on station procedures, food safety, and customer service standards
- Demonstrated proper use of kitchen equipment, POS systems, and drive-thru workflows
- Monitored order accuracy, product quality, and service speed during peak shifts
- Reinforced cleanliness, sanitation, and shift readiness across workstations
- Coached new hires on restaurant policies, teamwork, and daily operational expectations
- Supported schedule coverage by directing crew assignments and priority tasks
- Resolved customer concerns quickly while maintaining courteous, professional service
- Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
- Ensured consistent preparation of menu items aligned with company standards
- Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
Education
GED
Skills
Safety standards
Customer engagement
Restocking produce
Product presentation
Shelf stocking
Merchandise organization
Training and mentoring
Quality control guidelines
Loss prevention strategies
Written and oral communication
Sanitation procedures
Workplace safety
Retail sales
Marking down products
Food safety compliance
Temperature monitoring
Sanitizing requirements
Cash handling proficiency
Monitoring inventory
Management interaction
Cleaning and sanitation
Food preparation
Product knowledge
Stock rotation
Product pricing
Sanitizing procedures
Merchandising techniques
Store appearance
Produce handling
Freshness monitoring
Coaching new hires
Unloading packages
Produce quality standards
Strong work ethic
Positive attitude
Packaging and labeling
Display setup
Regulatory compliance
Willingness to learn
Customer service
Honesty and integrity
Cleanliness and sanitation
Safe food handling
Cleaning procedures
Product restocking
Stock replenishment
Food running
Performance improvement
Unloading deliveries
Adaptable and flexible
Team cooperation
Timeline
Produce Associate
King Soopers
10.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Crew Trainer
Mcdonald's
03.2024 - 10.2025Read More
Ged
GED
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