Wendy Dewhurst

Dedicated grocery retail professional with 40+ years of experience in customer service, deli operations, staff training, and department leadership. Recognized for reliability, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain high standards of food safety, organization, and customer satisfaction. Relocating to Vanderhoof to join my husband and looking forward to contributing my extensive retail experience and strong work ethic to a new team.

Deli Clerk at Safeway (1985-01 – Present)

• Delivered exceptional customer service while assisting customers with product selection, special orders, and deli purchases.
• Prepared sandwiches, deli items, and food products while maintaining quality, freshness, and presentation standards.
• Followed strict food safety, sanitation, and health regulations, ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
• Demonstrated strong multitasking and organizational skills by balancing customer service, food preparation, stocking, and cleaning duties in a fast-paced setting.
• Trained and supported new staff, promoting teamwork and efficient department operations while maintaining high service standards.

Assistant Deli Manager at Safeway (1987-01 – 1990-12)

• Managed daily department operations, including inventory control, product ordering, and stock level monitoring to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
• Supervised, trained, and supported staff, fostering a positive team environment and maintaining high customer service standards.
• Created and coordinated staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and efficient department operations.
• Monitored sales performance, maintained merchandising standards, and implemented strategies to achieve sales and profitability goals.
• Generated and reviewed reports related to sales, inventory, ordering, and department performance to support effective decision-making.

Assistant Deli Manager at Safeway (1993-01 – 1997-12)

• Managed daily department operations, including inventory control, product ordering, and stock level monitoring to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
• Supervised, trained, and supported staff, fostering a positive team environment and maintaining high customer service standards.
• Created and coordinated staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and efficient department operations.
• Monitored sales performance, maintained merchandising standards, and implemented strategies to achieve sales and profitability goals.
• Generated and reviewed reports related to sales, inventory, ordering, and department performance to support effective decision-making.

Assistant Deli Manager at Safeway (1999-01 – 2008-12)

• Managed daily department operations, including inventory control, product ordering, and stock level monitoring to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
• Supervised, trained, and supported staff, fostering a positive team environment and maintaining high customer service standards.
• Created and coordinated staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and efficient department operations.
• Monitored sales performance, maintained merchandising standards, and implemented strategies to achieve sales and profitability goals.
• Generated and reviewed reports related to sales, inventory, ordering, and department performance to support effective decision-making.

Dogwood Diploma – Earl Marriott Secondary (1986-12)