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Stephen J. Smith

Ashland,MA

Summary

Versatile team member offering over thirty five years of experience handling tasks smoothly and efficiently. Adapts well to changing processes, programs and team requirements. Eager to contribute to growing company.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Deli Associate

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc
03.2018 - 07.2023
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.

Automotive Sales Consultant

Colonial Buick GMC
03.2012 - 02.2018


  • Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
  • Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
  • Sucessfully completed all training and recieved Market Excellence Award

Automotive Sales Consultant

Minuteman Volkswagen
03.2009 - 09.2011

Achieved Master Certified Product Specialist credentials and maintained consistent sales quota.

Night Chef

Cambridge School Of Weston
11.2004 - 06.2007

Responsible for all night time activity, food preparation, employee supervision and student relations

Chef Manager

Avery-Dennison / Sodexho
04.2001 - 11.2004

Responsible for the food service of corporate headquarters, all paperwork, cash handling, inventory control, food production and training.

Chef Manager

Polaroid /Sodexho
12.1991 - 04.2001
  • Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
  • Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.

Night Chef

Tara Hyannis Hotel
01.1989 - 12.1991

In charge of night line restaurant staff menu prep as well as catering

Night Chef

Sheraton Neeham Hotel
06.1986 - 04.1988

Supervision of all night time kitchen operations for the restaurant and some catering.

Night Chef

Dunphy's Sheraton Hotel
06.1984 - 10.1986
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Food Service Management

Johnson & Wales College
Providence, RI
05.1984

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales College
Providence, RI
05.1982

High School Diploma -

Waltham Sr High School
Waltham, MA
05.1980

Skills

  • Food Production Processes
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Cash Drawer Reconciliation
  • Restaurant Operation
  • Sale Consulting
  • Dependable and Cooperative

Timeline

Deli Associate

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc
03.2018 - 07.2023

Automotive Sales Consultant

Colonial Buick GMC
03.2012 - 02.2018

Automotive Sales Consultant

Minuteman Volkswagen
03.2009 - 09.2011

Night Chef

Cambridge School Of Weston
11.2004 - 06.2007

Chef Manager

Avery-Dennison / Sodexho
04.2001 - 11.2004

Chef Manager

Polaroid /Sodexho
12.1991 - 04.2001

Night Chef

Tara Hyannis Hotel
01.1989 - 12.1991

Night Chef

Sheraton Neeham Hotel
06.1986 - 04.1988

Night Chef

Dunphy's Sheraton Hotel
06.1984 - 10.1986

Bachelor of Science - Food Service Management

Johnson & Wales College

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales College

High School Diploma -

Waltham Sr High School
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