Jesus Lopez Jr
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Resourceful Meat Team Leader known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in inventory management, quality control, and team coordination. Excel at communication, leadership, and problem-solving to deliver exceptional service and ensure smooth operation of meat department functions.
Overview
2
2
Languages
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Team Leader
Northgate Gonzalez Market
Long Beach
07.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of meat department, ensuring quality and compliance with standards.
- Maintained fresh meat cases and display standards throughout daily shifts.
- Monitored product rotation, dating, and sanitation for meat and seafood areas.
- Prepared customer orders and fulfilled custom cuts with attention to detail.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Baker
Frys
Tucson, Arizona
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Baked bread, pastries, and desserts following bakery schedules
- Operated ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers for bakery
- Monitored oven temperatures and adjusted baking times as needed
- Restocked display cases with fresh items throughout the shift
- Packaged baked goods for sale and proper customer pickup
- Cleaned workstations, mixers, and pans to maintain food safety
- Followed health codes and regulations regarding food handling procedures.
- Followed bakery safety rules and supported team members during rush periods
Dietitian Assistant
Sodexo
Long Beach, CA
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Assisted registered dietitians in assessing the nutritional needs of patients with acute or chronic diseases or disorders.
- Supported Sodexo dietitians with patient nutrition assessments and daily documentation.
- Communicated diet changes to food service staff and clinical teams.
- Coordinated trayline service with nursing staff and patient food preferences.
- Updated patient information into electronic medical records systems according to established protocols.
Baker
Fresh and Easy
Signal Hill, California
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
- Stocked shelves with freshly-baked goods throughout the day as needed.
- Stocked bakery shelves and case displays with fresh products
- Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
- Monitored product rotation, dating, and sanitation for department
- Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Wrapped items in plastic in preparation for display and to sell to customers.
- Designed appealing product displays to maintain unique presentation.
- Assisted customers with bakery selections and special order requests
Department Supervisor
Kohl’s
Lakewood, California
06.2004 - 08.2010
- Supervised Kohl's sales floor associates and directed daily department operations.
- Scheduled department coverage and adjusted assignments for sales floor needs.
- Coached associates on customer service, POS procedures, and store standards.
- Trained and mentored new associates on department policies and procedures.
- Trained new associates on register use, fitting room process, and recovery tasks.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Resolved customer concerns while supporting service recovery and store policies.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated stock replenishment with receiving teams.
- Merchandised displays following Kohl's visual guidelines and seasonal floor plans.
- Trained employees on new processes or procedures as needed.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations across the department.
- Delegated tasks appropriate to individual employees to provide development opportunities.
Education
Wilson Classical High School
Long Beach, CASkills
- Meat cutting
- Meat merchandising techniques
- Inventory rotation
- Sanitation standards
- Order fulfillment
- Visual display management
- Customer engagement
- Team supervision
- Team leadership
- Task delegation
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Clear communication
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Meat Team Leader
Northgate Gonzalez Market
07.2025 - Current
Baker
Frys
06.2019 - 12.2019
Dietitian Assistant
Sodexo
08.2014 - 09.2016
Baker
Fresh and Easy
08.2010 - 08.2014
Department Supervisor
Kohl’s
06.2004 - 08.2010
Wilson Classical High School