Eric Puninske

• Assisted with receiving and processing incoming shipments from vendors and distribution centers
• Verified delivery accuracy by checking invoices, shipment quantities, and product conditions
• Organized inventory and maintained clean, efficient backroom storage areas
• Coordinated product distribution to departments to support daily store operations
• Assisted with unloading trucks and handling high-volume deliveries safely and efficiently
• Operated pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment in compliance with safety procedures
• Identified inventory discrepancies and communicated issues to leadership when necessary
• Maintained accurate receiving documentation and supported inventory management processes

Responsibilities & Daily Tasks

• Trained and onboarded new team members on department procedures, food safety standards, and customer service expectations
• Assisted leadership with coordinating daily department operations and maintaining productivity goals
• Provided knowledgeable customer service and assisted guests with product selection and recommendations
• Ensured compliance with sanitation, food handling, and workplace safety regulations
• Supported opening and closing duties, including cleaning equipment and organizing workstations
• Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient operations during high-volume periods

• Assisted the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and back-of-house management
• Oversaw opening and closing procedures, food preparation, inventory management, and supply ordering
• Organized and optimized back-of-house workflows to improve efficiency, cleanliness, and team productivity
• Monitored kitchen operations to ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and quality standards
• Maintained organized storage areas and assisted with inventory tracking to reduce waste and support accurate ordering

• Prepared, packaged, labeled, and stocked meat products in accordance with company quality and food safety standards
• Assisted customers with product selection, recommendations, and general department inquiries
• Operated department equipment, including scales, slicers, and wrapping machinery, safely and efficiently
• Supported daily opening and closing responsibilities, including sanitation and workstation organization
• Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient operations during high-volume periods