Sergio Martinez
SIMPSONVILLE,SC
Summary
Reliable & experienced worker in grocery and food marketing for several years, as well as various manual labor jobs in my youth instilling a strong work ethic in me and a desire to succeed. Accomplished in customer service, critical thinking, food service, manual labor, problem solving, and working under pressure. I regularly use logic and intuitive thinking to solve conflicts in the workplace and engage in strong team work, aiming to get the job done as efficiently as possible for everyone involved. I am adaptable to the workplace, and use active listening skills to perform each task successfully.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Produce Manager
Food Lion Grocery
SIMPSONVILLE, SC
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted in managing daily produce department operations and staff scheduling.
- Maintained product quality and freshness through regular inventory inspections.
- Trained team members on food safety standards and proper handling techniques.
- Monitored sales trends to adjust inventory levels and improve stock availability.
- Supported promotional events by arranging displays of seasonal fruits and vegetables.
- Received produce deliveries and unloaded produce.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of merchandise was available at all times.
- Ordered stock from suppliers according to established purchasing procedures.
- Performed periodic inventories of stock levels in order to maintain accurate records.
- Reviewed invoices to verify accuracy of order quantities and prices.
- Coordinated efficient restocking of grocery merchandise to meet customer needs and promote consistent sales.
- Assisted customers with produce questions and special orders.
- Maintained comprehensive compliance with workplace and food safety standards to protect staff and customers.
- Drove consistent grocery sales with effective merchandising and promotions implementation.
- Ensured that departmental standards were met in regards to product freshness, presentation, safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Managed daily operations including opening and closing duties, stocking shelves.
- Maintained a clean work area by cleaning counters, shelves and displays regularly.
- Provided training for new employees on proper handling of produce merchandise.
- Replenished, rotated and culled displays several times daily.
Deli Associate
Foodlion Grocery Store
SIMPSONVILLE, SC
02.2021 - 03.2025
- Prepared and sliced meats and cheeses to customer specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the deli counter and equipment.
- Assisted customers with product selections and provided recommendations.
- Operated slicers, scales, and other deli equipment safely and efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards and regulations consistently.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Organized storage areas to maximize efficiency while keeping products safe from contamination.
- Answered telephone inquiries about available menu items, products and services and delivered appropriate information so customers could make valid choices.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Created aesthetically pleasing food arrangements for special orders and party trays.
- Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
- Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
- Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
- Performed daily opening and closing duties such as cleaning up spills, sanitizing surfaces, frying chicken, mopping up the floor, and taking out the trash.
Deli Associate
Southeastern Grocers
SIMPSONVILLE, SC
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Sliced various meats and cheeses according to customer demands.
- Ensured the cleanliness and organization of all deli equipment and stations.
- Helped customers with product selections and gave personal recommendations.
- Operated slicers, scales, and other deli equipment safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with coworkers to meet daily service demands effectively.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards and regulations consistently.
- Processed customer transactions accurately at the point of sale.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Communicated with deli counter customers to answer questions and make recommendations.
- Performed daily opening and closing duties such as cleaning up spills, sanitizing surfaces.
- Operated slicers, scales, wrappers, grinders, and other equipment to prepare food items for sale.
- Stayed calm and professional in situations and resolved conflicts to customer satisfaction.
- Checked expiration dates on packaged goods before placing them on display.
- Received new inventory and rotated stock by dates to keep items fresh and usable.
- Followed all safety regulations when handling knives or operating machinery such as slicers or grinders.
- Weighed portions accurately using scales for bulk items such as cheese or cold cuts.
- Prepared sandwiches according to customer specifications.
Pressure Washer
Self Employed
Boynton Beach, FL
01.2010 - 03.2017
- Operated high-pressure washing equipment for residential and commercial clients.
- Assessed surfaces to determine appropriate cleaning methods and detergents.
- Conducted routine maintenance on pressure washing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Implemented safety protocols when handling chemicals and operating machinery.
- Cleaned driveways, patios, decks, and sidewalks with a pressure washer.
- Operated pressure washers safely to prevent damage to surfaces.
- Kept work areas clean and organized throughout the day's tasks.
- Removed dirt, mildew, and algae from exterior walls.
- Troubleshot and resolved malfunctions with sprayers and other equipment.
- Inspected area for any potential hazards before beginning job.
- Safely transported equipment from one job site to another.
Lawn Service
Self employed
Boynton Beach, Florida
01.2010 - 03.2017
- Mowed Lawns with various models of lawn mowers.
- Uprooted and replanted various plants and trees.
- Spread fertilizer, weed killer, and insect poison.
- Weed whacked and trimmed edges, as well as trimmed hedges.
- Watered, put down mulch, decorative stones, and top soil.
- Exterminated ants, wasps, and spiders.
Custodian
Various
Boynton Beach, Florida
01.2010 - 03.2017
- Cleaned and sanitized restrooms, ensuring hygiene standards met consistently.
- Maintained floors by sweeping, mopping, and buffing daily.
- Managed waste disposal by emptying trash bins and recycling materials.
- Replenished cleaning supplies, ensuring availability for staff use.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
- Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
- Maintaining an organized storage area for custodial supplies and equipment; ordering additional items when needed.
- Worked mainly in medical buildings.
Education
Boynton Beach Community High School
Simpsonville, SCSkills
- Inventory management
- Product quality control
- Food safety compliance
- Time management
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Stock rotation
- Food knowledge & safety
- Hard working
- Cool headed
- Attention to detail
- Resolving conflicts
- Logical decision making
- Critical thinking
- Dependable
- Team worker
- Intuitive
- Strong work ethic
- Active listening
- Adaptable
Timeline
Assistant Produce Manager
Food Lion Grocery
02.2021 - Current
Deli Associate
Foodlion Grocery Store
02.2021 - 03.2025
Deli Associate
Southeastern Grocers
11.2018 - 01.2021
Pressure Washer
Self Employed
01.2010 - 03.2017
Lawn Service
Self employed
01.2010 - 03.2017
Custodian
Various
01.2010 - 03.2017
Boynton Beach Community High School