Nicholas Swanson
Kane
Summary
Detail-oriented assembler with proven skills in assembly techniques, tool operation, and quality assurance. Committed to maintaining high standards and efficient processes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Clerk
Tops Friendly Markets
Kane
02.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted customers with deli product selection and inquiries.
- Prepared and sliced meats, cheeses, and other deli items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the deli display cases.
- Operated deli equipment, including slicers and scales, safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure product freshness and quality.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experiences at the market.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas at the end of shift.
- Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches. for customers' orders.
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Worked collaboratively with other staff members to ensure efficient operation of the store operations during peak hours of business activity.
- Trained new employees on proper handling of food, safety protocols, and customer service techniques.
- Operated slicers and other equipment according to company guidelines to minimize accidents or injuries.
- Assisted customers with selecting products from the deli case or menu board.
- Rotated product on shelves to ensure freshness.
- Stocked shelves with fresh items daily.
- Adhered to health regulations regarding food handling and sanitation standards.
- Prepared all food orders according to customer specifications.
- Updated food displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
- Followed company recipes for preparing foods such as soups, salads, sandwiches.
- Responded to customer questions regarding product availability.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Inspected labels on deli products to verify accuracy of pricing.
- Offered suggestions for additional items that would complement customer's order selections.
- Provided accurate pricing information when requested by customers.
- Provided customers with fresh product and correct portion size to minimize shrink.
- Documented and entered special orders for event catering and party trays.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with customers and coworkers.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Scrubbed and polished counters to remove debris and food.
- Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
- Notified kitchen staff of shortages or special orders, prompting appropriate action and keeping wait times short.
Cashier
Dollar General Store
Kane
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and store locations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout areas.
- Handled cash, credit, and electronic payments accurately.
- Stocked shelves and ensured merchandise was properly displayed.
- Resolved customer complaints and provided excellent service experience.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
Cook
Mad Dog 159
Kane
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared diverse menu items following standardized recipes and cooking techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels, and ordering supplies.
- Demonstrated proper food handling and safety practices to ensure compliance.
- Trained new kitchen staff on equipment use and food preparation methods.
- Monitored cooking temperatures to guarantee food safety and quality standards.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Assembler
Cooks Furniture
Kane
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Assembled furniture components using hand tools and power tools.
- Read and interpreted assembly instructions and blueprints accurately.
- Conducted visual inspections to ensure products met quality standards.
- Coordinated with team members to optimize assembly line operations.
- Maintain a clean work area by sweeping up debris from assembly operations.
- Assemble components according to specifications using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
- Followed established assembly methods and procedures to meet product quality standards.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
- Tested assembled products for accuracy and functionality before final packaging.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kane Area High School
Kane, PA06-2021
Skills
- Assembly techniques
- Tool operation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye coordination
- Assembly and production
Timeline
Deli Clerk
Tops Friendly Markets
02.2025 - 03.2026
Cashier
Dollar General Store
01.2022 - 10.2024
Cook
Mad Dog 159
07.2021 - 05.2022
Assembler
Cooks Furniture
09.2019 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Kane Area High School