Eugene Tufaro
Staten Island
Summary
Resourceful Produce Clerk recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills include inventory management, quality control, and customer service proficiency. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations within produce departments. Committed to maintaining freshness standards and enhancing customer shopping experience through knowledgeable assistance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli, produce clerk, stocking
Bjs Wholesales Club
Staten Island
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed fresh produce inventory to ensure quality and freshness.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the produce section daily.
- Monitored product expiration dates and removed outdated items regularly.
- Educated customers about seasonal produce and proper storage techniques.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment in the store.
- Rotated produce items to ensure freshness.
- Organized displays of fresh fruits and vegetables in the store.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved heavy products using material loading equipment.
- Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
- Followed established food safety guidelines when handling perishables such as fruits and vegetables.
- Greeted customers and offered to help locate produce items.
- Replenished display cases as necessary throughout the day.
- Received and stocked incoming produce shipments.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting each customer promptly.
Key holder, Restaurant counterperson, Cashier, Pizza maker, and Cook
Nunzio’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
Staten Island
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Engage in customer service; ensuring a clean and comfortable dining experience
- Maintain the quality of all equipment
- Prepare food and follow all food handling standards
- Responsible for pizza making
- Unlock/lock the doors each day, support cashiers as needed, and keep the pizzeria/restaurant clean and organized
- Perform duties as a cashier
Restaurant counterperson, Cashier, Pizza maker, and Cook
Amici Restaurant
Staten Island
07.2010 - 01.2012
- Interact with customers and address all needs to ensure a positive dining experience
- Clean kitchen and dining area
- Prepare food and follow all food handling standards; assist with deep frying and manage the functioning of all ovens
- Responsible for pizza making
- Perform duties as a cashier
Key holder, Restaurant counterperson, Cashier, Pizza maker, and Cook
Nunzio’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
Staten Island
11.2007 - 07.2010
- Engage in customer service; ensuring a clean and comfortable dining experience
- Maintain the quality of all equipment
- Prepare food and follow all food handling standards
- Responsible for pizza making
- Unlock/lock the doors each day, support cashiers as needed, and keep the pizzeria/restaurant clean and organized
- Perform duties as a cashier
Stocking, receiving, cashier
Maces close out, Dollar tree, Lot Less, spirit Hal
Staten Island
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Managed cash register operations and handled customer transactions efficiently.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service.
- Processed returns and exchanges according to store policies and procedures.
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area for optimal customer experience.
- Collaborated with team members to restock merchandise on sales floor as needed.
- Implemented promotional displays to enhance product visibility and sales appeal.
- Trained new cashiers on register operations and customer service standards.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
Overnight stock, dairy clerk
Stop and Shop Supermarket
Staten Island
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Stocked dairy shelves with fresh products and maintained proper rotation.
- Assisted customers with product selection and answered dairy-related inquiries.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated reorders to ensure product availability.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Assisted with unloading merchandise and unpacking cartons.
- Rotated stock on a regular basis to ensure freshness of product.
- Restocked shelves when necessary due to low inventory levels or product returns.
- Checked expiration dates on all dairy products before stocking shelves.
- Verified accuracy of orders received from vendors for quantity and quality assurance.
- Monitored temperatures in refrigerated cases to ensure food safety standards were met.
Key holder, Restaurant counterperson, Cashier, and Pizza maker
Gennaro’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
Staten Island
01.2004 - 10.2007
- Unlock/lock the doors each day, support cashiers as needed, and keep the pizzeria/restaurant clean and organized
- Perform duties as a cashier; responsible for handling money
- Responsible for taking orders
- Manage all responsibilities related to pizza making, deep frying, and maintaining the functioning of the ovens
Education
High school diploma -
New Dorp High School
Skills
- Fast learner, can handle task on my own with little or no direction, team player or team leader, pays attention to detail and follows orders from superiors, always punctual and reliable
Timeline
Deli, produce clerk, stocking
Bjs Wholesales Club
03.2025 - 01.2026
Key holder, Restaurant counterperson, Cashier, Pizza maker, and Cook
Nunzio’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
01.2013 - 02.2014
Restaurant counterperson, Cashier, Pizza maker, and Cook
Amici Restaurant
07.2010 - 01.2012
Key holder, Restaurant counterperson, Cashier, Pizza maker, and Cook
Nunzio’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
11.2007 - 07.2010
Overnight stock, dairy clerk
Stop and Shop Supermarket
01.2007 - 08.2008
Stocking, receiving, cashier
Maces close out, Dollar tree, Lot Less, spirit Hal
01.2005 - 01.2010
Key holder, Restaurant counterperson, Cashier, and Pizza maker
Gennaro’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
01.2004 - 10.2007
High school diploma -
New Dorp High School