Jared Kain
Opelika
Summary
Dynamic and customer-focused professional with extensive experience at Publix, excelling in food preparation and safety. Proven ability to enhance shopping experiences through exceptional service and effective stock management. Skilled in bakery equipment operation and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Clerk
Publix
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bakery display cases and work areas.
- Prepared baked goods according to recipes, ensuring quality and consistency in products.
- Operated bakery equipment safely, adhering to all safety protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and display cases efficiently.
- Implemented proper storage techniques to extend freshness of baked goods.
- Engaged in ongoing training to learn new baking techniques and improve service quality.
- Checked expiration dates and rotated products to verify freshness and avoid spoilage.
- Prepared fresh baked goods daily, ensuring consistent high-quality products for customers.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by maintaining a clean and organized workspace at all times.
Produce Clerk
Publix
07.2022 - Current
- Ensured freshness and quality of produce through regular inspections and stock rotation.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, providing knowledgeable recommendations on produce selection.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of produce displays to enhance shopping experience.
- Operated cash register, processing transactions efficiently and accurately for customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to manage inventory levels and minimize waste effectively.
- Implemented safety standards in handling and displaying fruits and vegetables to ensure compliance.
- Trained new staff on best practices for produce handling and customer service protocols.
- Developed visual merchandising strategies to attract customers and promote seasonal produce items.
- Enhanced product quality by regularly inspecting, rotating, and culling fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Maintained a clean and organized produce section by promptly removing damaged or expired items, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking shelves.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Trained new employees to provide knowledge of proper produce handling and rotation procedures.
- Provided exceptional customer service through active listening skills when addressing concerns or answering questions about specific products or preparation methods.
- Kept tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by adhering to proper handling, storage, and temperature guidelines for all produce items.
- Increased sales with attractive displays that showcased seasonal fruits, vegetables, and promotional items.
- Enhanced departmental teamwork by fostering a positive work environment and maintaining open lines of communication with coworkers and management.
Store Associate
Goodwill
2021 - 2022
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to promote accessibility and visual appeal.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems, ensuring efficient checkout procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to restock inventory and manage stock levels effectively.
- Conducted regular cleaning and maintenance of store areas to uphold safety standards.
- Monitored sales floor for compliance with organizational standards, contributing to a positive shopping environment.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cathedral City High
Cathedral City, CASkills
- Customer service
- Food preparation
- Bakery equipment knowledge
- Food handling safety
- Flexible schedule
- Stocking and shelving
- Food safety
- Stock rotation
- Workplace safety
- Stock replenishment
Timeline
Bakery Clerk
Publix
08.2025 - Current
Produce Clerk
Publix
07.2022 - Current
Store Associate
Goodwill
2021 - 2022
High School Diploma -
Cathedral City High