Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Nicolus Smith

Nicolus Smith

Topeka,KS

Summary

Enthusiastic retail professional with [4-5] years of hands-on experience in customer service, payment processing and sales. Strong communicator and team player, willing and capable of learning new processes to support overall organizational success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Kwik Shop
Topeka, Kansas
07.2017 - Current
  • Inspected items for damage and reported issues to supervisor to return unsalable merchandise and obtain replacements for customers
  • Drove sales and add-on purchases by promoting specific item options to customers
  • Troubleshot and resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers
  • Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by assisting customers complete purchases, locate items and sign up for rewards programs
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency
  • Notified security of suspected theft, including descriptions of individuals and items stolen to help control store losses
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers
  • Reduced company risk and complied with regulations by properly verifying customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases

Dietary Supervisor

Homestead of Auburn
Auburn, KS
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Trained, disciplined and motivated staff to give all residents and guests top-notch service.
  • Checked with residents to ask about food quality, satisfaction and personal likes or dislikes.
  • Coordinated food inventory and maintained costs within budget guidelines.
  • Evaluated food production to check whether food was being made, portioned and handled correctly.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.

Meat Department Clerk

Hy-vee
Topeka, Kansas
09.2016 - 04.2017
  • Removed incoming merchandise from trucks and stocked display cases with new items according to rotation policies
  • Managed high customer volume efficiently by accurately cutting, wrapping and weighing products
  • Used slicers and other department equipment to prepare cuts of meat for customers
  • Responded to customer questions with friendly and knowledgeable service to answer questions about cuts and types of meat
  • Kept detailed records of meat cuts to ensure accurate inventories
  • Answered customer questions about specific products and cut meats to specifications
  • Stocked meat cases
  • Provided performance feedback and coached employees with setting quarterly goals
  • Delegated tasks to team members to optimize productivity
  • Offered product recommendations when appropriate
  • Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices

Deli Associate

Dillon's Food Stores
Topeka, Kansas
01.2014 - 09.2016
  • Prepared for busy periods by organizing ingredients and restocking supplies for expected loads
  • Created aesthetically pleasing food arrangements for special orders and party trays
  • Received new inventory and rotated stock by dates to keep items fresh and usable
  • Kept all utensils, dishes and glasses clean and ready for customer use
  • Removed trash and dropped food items regularly to keep workspaces neat and clean
  • Prepared orders by slicing, weighing, packaging and pricing meats and cheeses
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and providing machinery upkeep
  • Worked with customers placing large or specialized orders, providing samples and recommendations and responding to requests
  • Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies
  • Communicated effectively with deli counter customers to answer questions and make recommendations
  • Gave exceptional customer service to all guests, including during peak business periods
  • Answered telephone inquiries about available menu items, products and services and delivered appropriate information so customers could make valid choices
  • Assessed customer needs, including food allergies and suggested additional menu items as appropriate

Morning Baker

Casey's General Store
Minneapolis, KS
09.2015 - 01.2016
  • Verified proper operation of refrigerators, freezers and warming lamps by collecting temperature readings each [Timeframe]
  • Packaged and stored food products appropriately to ensure proper handling and preservation
  • Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products
  • Kept all utensils, dishes and glasses clean and ready for customer use
  • Protected food from spoilage by storing according to safety procedures
  • Monitored and recorded temperatures of food, storage, and service areas to maintain established, regulatory guidelines
  • Prepared for busy periods by organizing ingredients and restocking supplies for expected loads
  • Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations

Head Cook

Express Japan
Topeka, KS
12.2012 - 12.2013
  • Maintained and cleaned all kitchen appliances, including grill, stove and oven
  • Taught the kitchen staff about proper nutrition, food allergies and dietary issues

Education

High School Diploma -

Salina Central High School, Salina, KS
2012

Skills

  • POS systems
  • Cash drawer balancing
  • Liquor regulations and compliance
  • Payment processing
  • Cash register operation
  • Issue resolution
  • Coin counting
  • Customer greeting
  • Merchandise restocking
  • Customer assistance
  • Credit and cash transactions
  • Cash management
  • Loss prevention
  • Scanner operations
  • Product recommendations
  • ID verification

Timeline

Dietary Supervisor - Homestead of Auburn
09.2022 - 07.2023
Cashier - Kwik Shop
07.2017 - Current
Meat Department Clerk - Hy-vee
09.2016 - 04.2017
Morning Baker - Casey's General Store
09.2015 - 01.2016
Deli Associate - Dillon's Food Stores
01.2014 - 09.2016
Head Cook - Express Japan
12.2012 - 12.2013
Salina Central High School - High School Diploma,
Nicolus Smith