Parastoo Zare
Avon,CT
Summary
Hardworking Prepared Foods Team Member dedicated to customer service, safety and sales. Delivers quality foods and expert support every day. Skilled in continuously restocking and merchandising products. Dynamic team leader with expertise in food safety standards, inventory management, and effective communication. Proven ability to mentor staff and enhance product quality, driving operational excellence in prepared foods.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Prepared Food team leader
Whole Foods Market Avon Connecticut
Avon, CT
08.2017 - Current
- Led daily operations of prepared foods department, ensuring product quality and freshness.
- Trained and mentored team members on food safety and preparation best practices.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers for timely product delivery.
- Collaborated with other departments to promote cross-merchandising opportunities.
- Fostered a positive team environment through effective communication and support initiatives.
Prepared Food team leader
Wegmans Supermarket
Buffalo, NY
09.2003 - 03.2015
- Led daily operations of prepared foods department, ensuring product quality and freshness.
- Trained and mentored team members on food safety and preparation best practices.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers for timely product delivery.
- Developed and implemented new recipes, enhancing customer offerings and variety.
- Assisted in the development of marketing strategies for prepared foods products.
- Developed training materials and conducted regular staff meetings to ensure proper execution of tasks and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Erie Community Collage
Buffalo, NYMBA - Business Administration And Management
Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Inventory management
- Food safety standards
- Product quality control
- Recipe development
- Customer relationship management
- Cross-merchandising techniques
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team building
- Product ordering
- Scheduling
- Task delegation
- Reliability
Accomplishments
• Global and Reginal All Star 2024
.Culture Champions
.Cultivate Mentorship
• 7 Gold Medals from Olympic Weightlifting (one is women international Olympic weightlifting)
• Martial art
.Culture Champions
.Cultivate Mentorship
• 7 Gold Medals from Olympic Weightlifting (one is women international Olympic weightlifting)
• Martial art
Languages
English
Full Professional
Farsi
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited
Indian
Limited
Affiliations
- Crossfit
- Weightlifting
- Gardening
- Dancing
Timeline
Prepared Food team leader
Whole Foods Market Avon Connecticut
08.2017 - Current
Prepared Food team leader
Wegmans Supermarket
09.2003 - 03.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Erie Community Collage
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Buffalo State University