Mary Kent
Ellettsville,IN
Summary
Dynamic Deli Clerk with a strong work ethic and expertise in meat slicing at Fresh Thyme Market. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through tailored recommendations and effective communication. Skilled in inventory management and food safety compliance, consistently reducing waste while maintaining high cleanliness standards and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Deli Clerk
Fresh Thyme Market
Bloomington, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated customer decision-making by providing detailed product information and tailored recommendations for deli selections.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of deli display cases to enhance visual appeal.
- Prepared and sliced meats and cheeses according to customer specifications for optimal freshness.
- Operated slicing machines and scales accurately, ensuring consistent portion sizes for products.
- Assisted customers with deli selections, providing product information and recommendations.
- Collaborated with team members to manage inventory levels, minimizing waste and ensuring availability.
- Trained new staff on deli procedures, promoting adherence to safety protocols and service standards.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Precisely measured, weighed, sliced, and packaged deli products according to customer requests while minimizing waste.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to food safety guidelines and promptly addressing any hazards.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper deli procedures, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics through effective communication skills and a collaborative problem-solving approach.
- Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Ensured optimal product quality with regular temperature checks on refrigeration units and promptly reporting any issues.
- Offered product samples to customers, generating additional sales through taste-testing.
- Monitored inventory levels to order new supplies and maintain consistent stock.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and proactively adjusting orders based on sales trends.
- Trained new deli clerks, enhancing team's efficiency and service quality.
- Offered samples of new products to customers, directly contributing to higher product visibility and sales.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in deli area, ensuring welcoming environment for customers.
- Enhanced customer experience by efficiently slicing, weighing, and packaging variety of deli products.
Education
Surgical Tech
Vincennes University
Vincennes, Indiana, INSkills
Customer service
Product knowledge
Food safety compliance
Inventory management
Attention to detail
Deli product preparation
Stock rotation
Cleanliness standards
Team collaboration
Order fulfillment
Effective communication
Time management
Waste reduction strategies
Training and mentoring staff
Catering order processing
Quality control measures
Cleanliness and sanitation
Honesty and integrity
Strong work ethic
Safe food handling practices
Cleaning and sanitizing
Food preparation
Food safety
Meat slicing expertise
Safe food handling
Equipment safety
Food preparations
Sanitation practices
Order taking accuracy
Flexible schedule
Work area maintenance
Equipment use
Heavy lifting
Proper food handling
Pricing and shelf labeling
Cash handling proficiency
Timeline
Deli Clerk
Fresh Thyme Market
08.2024 - Current
Surgical Tech
Vincennes University