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Skylar Needham

Meat Cutter
Kansas City,KS

Summary

Dedicated customer service professional. Able to easily adapt to new environments.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

ConocoPhillips
Shawnee, KS
05.2017 - Current
  • Help customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs
  • Answer questions about store policies and address customer concerns
  • Restock and organize merchandise in front lanes
  • Mentor new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals
  • Promote customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance
  • Operate cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
  • Check identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales
  • Reconcile cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies
  • Work flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
  • Replenish sales floor merchandise and organize shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance
  • Provide expertise on products, including demonstrating features, answering questions, and redirecting objections to highlight positive aspects
  • Maintain current knowledge of store promotions and highlight sales to customers
  • Quickly and accurately count drawers at start and end of each shift
  • Use POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts
  • Perform cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases
  • Operate cash register to record all transactions accurately and efficiently

Meat Cutter

Sam's Club
Lenexa, KS
10.2014 - Current
  • Cut meats to customer specifications and answer questions about specialty products
  • Maintain and stock display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases
  • Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter to ease shopping experience of customers
  • Assist customers daily by taking and filling special orders and making product suggestions
  • Use boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace and tie roasts
  • Increase sales by educating customers on preparation and overall choices
  • Sharpen and adjust cutting equipment
  • Price orders daily by correctly wrapping, weighing and labeling cuts
  • Cut, trim and ground meats such as beef, pork and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale
  • Verify proper inventory levels, product quality and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products
  • Educate staff members on specialty meat cuts, food handling methods and sanitation guidelines
  • Pass inspections by closely adhering to safety and cleanliness standards

Deli Clerk

Price Chopper
Shawnee, KS
10.2009 - 10.2014
  • Stored refrigerated and frozen items at correct temperatures to comply with food safety rules
  • Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments and garnishes
  • Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company
  • Checked refrigerated and frozen cases and replenished low stock every day
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and sanitized to prevent possible illness or injury among coworkers and customers
  • Maintained proper signage and pricing information for displays, cases and counters
  • Created appealing food arrangements for party trays and specialized orders
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads
  • Promoted new or high-value food items by creating attractive displays in cases and other customer-facing areas
  • Greeted customers at deli counter to fulfill requests and answer questions
  • Opened new inventory and rotated stock by dates to maintain freshness
  • Calculated total items needed to assemble party trays and placed orders for inventory
  • Delivered exemplary customer service to all guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety
  • Inspected equipment, refrigerators and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels
  • Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products
  • Communicated effectively with customers to plan large or specialized orders, providing customers with recommendations, samples and response to particular requests
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures
  • Offered product samples to customers, generating additional sales through taste-testing
  • Handled busy, fast-paced situations and agitated customers with relative ease while remaining professional and calm
  • Listened carefully to customer instructions and prepared orders according to those preferences
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction
  • Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices

Education

High School Diploma -

Shawnee Mission Northwest High School
Shawnee Mission, KS
08.2006 - 05.2009

Skills

    Transferable skills

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Timeline

Cashier

ConocoPhillips
05.2017 - Current

Meat Cutter

Sam's Club
10.2014 - Current

Deli Clerk

Price Chopper
10.2009 - 10.2014

High School Diploma -

Shawnee Mission Northwest High School
08.2006 - 05.2009
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