Margaret Sikes
Woodruff,SC
Summary
Enthusiastic Bakery Sales Associate with over ten years of experience, known for exceptional customer service and food handling skills. Experienced in training new associates and implementing strategies that increase sales while ensuring a safe and inviting environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Sales Associate
The Fresh Market
Mauldin, SC
06.2015 - 12.2025
- Assisted customers in selecting baked goods, providing personalized recommendations to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bakery displays, ensuring attractive presentation of products.
- Collaborated with team members to manage inventory levels, restocking shelves to meet customer demand.
- Provided training and support to new associates, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.
- Monitored product freshness and quality, removing expired items to maintain high standards of food safety and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented strategies for upselling products, contributing to increased overall sales performance in the bakery section.
- Maintained safe food handling standards at all times.
- Maintained retail counter, restocked items and kept establishment tidy by sweeping, taking out trash and observing and adhering to company sanitation and food safety standards.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers, enhancing loyalty through exceptional service and engagement.
Education
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
The Culinary Institute of The Carolinas @ Greenville Tech
Greenville, SC05-2015
Skills
- Excellent customer service
- Food safety
- Safety awareness
- Customer relations
- Equipment safety
- Food handling
- Pastry display arrangement
- Friendly and outgoing
Timeline
Bakery Sales Associate
The Fresh Market
06.2015 - 12.2025
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
The Culinary Institute of The Carolinas @ Greenville Tech