Shift Manager | Mcdonald's - Red Deer, AB 10/2018 - 08/2020
- Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase efficiency and profitability while tightly controlling costs such as labor and preventing waste.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements.
- Keep employees operating productively and working on tasks to meet business and customer needs.
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of all areas.
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
- Utilized interpersonal communication skills to enhance customer experience and add value to each interaction.
- Managed cash intake, including counting out registers and calculating profit at the end of each shift.
- Addressed and resolved customer inquiries and complaints.
Labourer | 1788308 AB Ltd. - Sylvan Lake, AB
12/2013 - 09/2017
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Novice Cook and Dishwasher | Linda's Traveling Kitchen - Benalto, AB
06/2012 - 04/2014
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep the kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Moved items from main storage areas to easily accessible small fridge, freezers and containers to support kitchen staff efficiency.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep the kitchen spotless.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents and sanitizers to protect customer health.
Sports Sales Associate | Canadian Tire - Sylvan Lake, AB
03/2013 - 01/2014
- Processed customer payments and bagged items to complete the buying experience.
- Communicated merchandise needs, pricing concerns, and operations problems to management for problem resolution.
- Promoted company programs including warranty sales and seasonal promotions to boost sales.
- Ticketed items with pricing and mark-downs and restocked sales floor according to merchandising plan.
- Complied with loss prevention standards and audit requirements to support retail operations.
- Achieved personal and store sales goals by applying sound customer service and sales protocol.
- Performed recovery of sporting goods items and returned to specified department areas.
- Explained details regarding current store promotions, sales and special events to customers.
- Followed company standards for merchandise presentation and planograms of best apparel and equipment brands in sporting goods.
- Assisted customers with locating and choosing merchandise in any store department.
Line Cook/Prep Cook | Brother’z Diner/Meals on wheels 10/2021 - 02/2024
- Cleaning and restocking
- Prepping food and supplies for the line and general restaurant
- Smoking meats and cheeses
- Baking desserts
- Slicing meat,bread,cheese
- Preparing and cooking for catering events
- Serving catering events
- Cooked and prepared food/dessert for Meals On Wheels Mon-Fri
- Running the Line and kitchen by myself
- Preparing and cooking meals via oven/grill/fryer