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Jennifer Hanson

Kalispell

Summary

Proven leader in food service and customer engagement, I excelled at Super1 Foods by driving sales through innovative merchandising and ensuring top-notch customer satisfaction. Skilled in food safety compliance and team direction, I significantly enhanced service standards. My ability to multitask and keen attention to detail consistently fostered a positive and efficient work environment.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Deli Manager

Super1 Foods
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Trained new team members in proper food handling techniques, equipment usage, and company policies.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally while maintaining a helpful demeanor.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising and attractive product displays.
  • Established a positive atmosphere within the department by promoting open communication channels among team members at all times.
  • Prepared and placed meat cuts and products in display counter to catch shopper's eye and boost sales.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to food safety guidelines and procedures.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping of daily temperature logs as well as maintenance activities performed on deli equipment.
  • Operated slicer and price computing scale to accurately slice, weigh and label meat products.
  • Controlled freshness of products by rotating and removing out of code merchandise.
  • Efficiently processed orders for both walk-in customers and catering clients, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment of requests.
  • Coordinated special events such as holiday promotions or cooking demonstrations to increase foot traffic in the deli department.
  • Developed creative solutions to minimize shrinkage rates while still maintaining optimal freshness standards for all products offered in the deli area.
  • Trained, supervised and evaluated deli staff to align compliance with health and safety regulations.

Deli Clerk

Smiths
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Precisely measured, weighed, sliced, and packaged deli products according to customer requests while minimizing waste.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to food safety guidelines and promptly addressing any hazards.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.

OTR Truck Driver

JB Hunt Transport
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
  • Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating electronic logs and submitting required paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Maintained compliance with federal regulations through diligent adherence to hours of service requirements and regular safety checks.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Increased on-time deliveries by planning efficient routes and maintaining regular communication with dispatch teams.

Assistant Deli Manager

Super 1 Foods
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Trained new team members in proper food handling techniques, equipment usage, and company policies.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally while maintaining a helpful demeanor.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising and attractive product displays.
  • Established a positive atmosphere within the department by promoting open communication channels among team members at all times.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to food safety guidelines and procedures.
  • Prepared and placed meat cuts and products in display counter to catch shopper's eye and boost sales.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping of daily temperature logs as well as maintenance activities performed on deli equipment.
  • Operated slicer and price computing scale to accurately slice, weigh and label meat products.
  • Controlled freshness of products by rotating and removing out of code merchandise.
  • Regularly assessed employee performance levels and provided constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement within the team.

Customer Care Representative

Uhaul Moving And Storage
03.2013 - 07.2021
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Managed high call volume with exceptional professionalism and efficiency.
  • Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
  • Maintained a high level of product knowledge to provide accurate information and support to customers.
  • Built rapport with customers through active listening and empathetic responses, fostering positive relationships.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
  • Navigated multiple computer systems and applications to find information.
  • Logged call information and solutions provided into internal database.
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
  • Contributed to team success, consistently achieving call center performance metrics.
  • Actively participated in weekly team meetings, discussing challenges faced as well as solutions implemented towards improving overall departmental performance.
  • Implemented feedback from supervisors to continuously improve performance and enhance customer care skills.
  • Developed effective time management strategies to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality.
  • Participated in training sessions for new hires, sharing insights on best practices in customer service excellence.
  • Conducted follow-up calls to ensure complete resolution of customer concerns and verify satisfaction levels.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

In Home Care

Self-employeed
08.2005 - 08.2013

I assisted a life time friend with his personal care. The cleaning of his home, cooking, shopping and doctor visits.

Catering Helper

Brad Hanson
01.1985 - 10.1999
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute seamless catering events for clients.
  • Coordinated closely with other staff members during events for smooth service delivery.
  • I have helped my father with his catering service from 12 years old. We have catered Nursing homes, college's and weddings.

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Boy Scouts of America Los Angeles Area Council
03.1990 - 06.1995
  • Managed daily kitchen operations, delegating tasks among staff members to optimize workflow and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing feedback promptly and implementing necessary adjustments to kitchen procedures.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Reduced food waste by diligently monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.

Cashier/Prep Cook

Troys Hamburger Stand
01.1989 - 02.1990
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Prep Cook

Santies Italian Cuisine
06.1988 - 12.1988
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.

Cashier/Server

McDonald's Restaurant
03.1987 - 01.1988
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Education

GED -

San Pedro Adult
San Pedro, CA
07-1999

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Customer engagement
  • Food preparation
  • Employee supervision
  • Sanitation standards
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Food safety compliance
  • Task delegation
  • Merchandising strategies
  • Inventory management
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Product rotation
  • Waste reduction
  • Supply ordering
  • Menu planning
  • Team direction
  • Catering services
  • Ordering supplies
  • Cleaning & sanitation
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Customer satisfaction

Timeline

Assistant Deli Manager

Super1 Foods
06.2024 - 12.2024

Deli Clerk

Smiths
07.2023 - 01.2024

OTR Truck Driver

JB Hunt Transport
12.2022 - 05.2023

Assistant Deli Manager

Super 1 Foods
09.2021 - 11.2022

Customer Care Representative

Uhaul Moving And Storage
03.2013 - 07.2021

In Home Care

Self-employeed
08.2005 - 08.2013

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Boy Scouts of America Los Angeles Area Council
03.1990 - 06.1995

Cashier/Prep Cook

Troys Hamburger Stand
01.1989 - 02.1990

Prep Cook

Santies Italian Cuisine
06.1988 - 12.1988

Cashier/Server

McDonald's Restaurant
03.1987 - 01.1988

Catering Helper

Brad Hanson
01.1985 - 10.1999

GED -

San Pedro Adult
Jennifer Hanson