Makenzie Kochanski
Fox River Grove,IL
Summary
Dedicated bakery clerk with strong skills in customer service and food safety compliance. Proven ability to manage time effectively while maintaining clean and organized workspaces. Ready to enhance customer engagement and drive sales through effective product merchandising.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Clerk
Jewel Osco
Fox River Grove, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Guided customers in selecting bakery products and answered questions about menu items.
- Prepared, wrapped, and labeled sale items while following food safety rules.
- Maintained an organized, clean bakery area throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Replenished shelves with fresh items throughout the day to maintain full selection.
- Designed attractive bakery case displays to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
- Operated bread slicers and bakery equipment during high-volume periods.
- Supported setup of promotional displays for seasonal and special bakery products.
- Recorded custom cake and bakery orders with accurate details.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cary-Grove Community High School
Cary, IL12-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL09-2026
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Bakery product merchandising
- Special order handling
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Customer engagement techniques
- Communication skills
- Phone etiquette
Certification
- Basic Emergency Medical Technician, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, 2026
- CPR Certification, American Heart Association, 2026
Timeline
Bakery Clerk
Jewel Osco
06.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cary-Grove Community High School
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
McHenry County College