James caruso
Whole Foods Market
Clearwater,FL
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Dynamic Team Leader with proven success in team management and Process compliance. Increased sales by 30% week over week while overseeing a team of 35+, fostering communication and problem-solving.
Work History
Prepared Foods Team Leader
3 Years 7 Months- Managed a team of 35+ people
- Implemented food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations and company policies.
- Conducted regular team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and best practices effectively.
- Increased sales by 25 - 30% week over week
- Completed 500+ Holiday Catering orders at one time.
- Consistently ranked in the top 5 stores in the southeast
Kitchen Manager
5 Months- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing supply chain efficiency and reducing waste.
- Coordinated menu planning based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, resulting in improved service speed and consistency.
- Led team meetings to foster communication, resolve issues, and improve morale among staff.
Food Service Team Leader
6 Years 3 Months- Directed the operations for Target Cafe, Starbucks & Pizza Hut within Target.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices in customer service and food preparation.
- Assessed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in service speed and customer satisfaction.
- Worked to consistently improve Customer Connection Scores
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Managment
Skills
Food safety
Sanitation standards
Allergen safety
Inventory management
Team leadership
Customer engagement
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Excellent communication
Certification
- ServSafe certification
- Microsoft Suite Certification
- CompTIA Certification
Timeline
Prepared Foods Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
03.2023 - 10.2026Read More
Kitchen Manager
Kingstate
10.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Food Service Team Leader
Target
06.2016 - 09.2022Read More
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science from Computer Managment
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