Jacob Hutchins
Muskegon,MI
Summary
Responsible and friendly professional makes customers feel welcome, listen to needs and promote merchandise with practiced care and attention to individual needs. Proficient in merchandising, payment processing and general housekeeping of store areas. Focused, hardworking and punctual with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli/Bakery Clerk
Walmart
Muskegon, MI
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning ovens or changing oil in fryers.
- Decorated cakes according to customer requests while maintaining quality control standards.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and provided product knowledge.
- Received incoming shipments of ingredients and supplies for baking operations.
- Rotated stock in accordance with first-in-first-out policy to minimize waste from expired product.
- Prepared baked goods such as cakes, pies, cookies, donuts, and other pastries according to recipes.
- Assisted with special orders for large events such as weddings or birthdays by preparing custom decorations or flavors.
- Adhered to safety standards when handling hot ovens or sharp knives used in the preparation of baked goods.
- Checked expiration dates on all food items to ensure freshness of products being sold.
- Maintained cleanliness of bakery area by sweeping floors, wiping down counters, and restocking items.
- Verified that all products were labeled with correct pricing information.
Sales Associate
Spencer's Gifts
Muskegon, MI
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
Breaker
Cole's Quality Foods Inc.
Muskegon, MI
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed break schedules for associates, maintaining production efficiency during absences.
- Refilled resources at each station to ensure uninterrupted product flow.
- Removed trash from stations and replaced bins to maintain cleanliness.
- Coordinated lunch breaks for associates, ensuring seamless operation in production.
Produce Clerk
Meijer
Muskego, MI
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted customers with product selection and answered questions regarding nutritional value or storage tips.
- Kept accurate records of inventory levels and restocked as needed.
- Followed proper receiving procedures for perishable items.
- Checked for quality, ripeness, and overall condition of products before stocking shelves.
- Followed established food safety guidelines when handling perishables such as fruits and vegetables.
- Received and stocked incoming produce shipments.
Pizza Cook
Domino's Pizza
Muskegon, MI
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Adhered to all health regulations regarding food storage and preparation.
- Assisted with stocking shelves with ingredients needed for pizza preparation.
- Prepared ingredients such as dough, sauce, and toppings for pizzas.
- Safely operated ovens, fryers and grills to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Cooked menu items based on customer orders.
- Prepared multiple orders at once for speedy service.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Assembly Line Worker
Grand Haven Powder Coating Inc.
Grand Haven, MI
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations to maintain a secure work environment.
- Loaded raw materials into machines for processing according to supervisor instructions.
- Packaged finished products and organized boxes, containers, and pallets for shipment.
- Assumed seasonal role to accommodate educational commitments.
Assembly Line Worker
Grand Haven Powder Coating Inc.
Grand Haven, MI
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations to maintain a secure work environment.
- Loaded raw materials into machines for processing per supervisor instructions.
- Prepared packaging for finished products, including boxes, containers, and pallets for shipment.
- Packaged and organized finished products for efficient distribution.
- Seasonal position required resuming education after summer break.
Education
High School Diploma -
Muskegon High School
Muskegon, MI06-2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Stock rotation
- Product knowledge
- Cash handling
- Cleanliness standards
- Food safety compliance
- Stock replenishment
- Sales promotion
- Punctual and reliable
- Product rotation
- Cash register operation
- Friendly and outgoing
- Food preparation
- Merchandising strategies
- Upselling and cross selling
- Workplace safety
- Allergen awareness
- Stocking and shelving
- Shelf life monitoring
- Food safety
Timeline
Deli/Bakery Clerk
Walmart
03.2024 - 05.2025
Sales Associate
Spencer's Gifts
11.2022 - 04.2024
Breaker
Cole's Quality Foods Inc.
03.2022 - 09.2022
Produce Clerk
Meijer
06.2021 - 01.2022
Pizza Cook
Domino's Pizza
01.2020 - 03.2021
Assembly Line Worker
Grand Haven Powder Coating Inc.
06.2019 - 08.2019
Assembly Line Worker
Grand Haven Powder Coating Inc.
06.2018 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Muskegon High School