Craig McDermott
Greenmeadows
Summary
Dynamic Produce/Seafood Department Manager at Pak n Save Tamatea, skilled in inventory management and staff training. Achieved enhanced product presentation through innovative merchandising strategies while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Proven leader with a strong focus on quality control and effective communication, fostering a positive team environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Produce/Seafood Department Manager
Pak n Save Tamatea
Tamatea
06.2012 - Current
- Managed produce and seafood department operations and ensured product freshness.
- Trained staff on seafood preparation and safe handling practices.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product presentation.
- Monitored compliance with food safety regulations and departmental standards.
Butcher
Downey City Butchery
Napier South
06.2004 - 06.2012
- Prepared and cut various meats to customer specifications.
- Operated meat processing equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and equipment.
Education
Napier Boys High School
Te Awa, NapierSkills
- Seafood preparation
- Food safety compliance
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Ordering and receiving
- Product rotation
- Merchandise presentation
- Ordering supplies
- Promotional planning
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Training and mentoring
- Task delegation
- Time management
- Cross-department collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Communication skills
Certification
- Trade Qualified Butcher
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Produce/Seafood Department Manager
Pak n Save Tamatea
06.2012 - Current
Butcher
Downey City Butchery
06.2004 - 06.2012
Napier Boys High School