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Overview
Work History
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Kristy_anne Johnston

Howrah,TAS

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Coles, excelling in time management and customer service. Enhanced sales through strategic product placements and persuasive communication. Expert in safe food handling and espresso machine operation. Recognized for fostering a positive team environment and training new staff, contributing to a 20% increase in team efficiency.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartisa/ Kitchen Hand

TAFE Tasmania
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.

Team Member _ Deli Assisant

Coles
09.2011 - Current
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Assisted customers in selecting merchandise best suited to needs.
  • Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
  • Ensured smooth operations during peak periods via effective time management techniques such as delegation and task prioritization.
  • Maintained strict adherence to company policies and procedures while sustaining high-quality work standards under pressure.
  • Increased sales through effective product placements and persuasive communication skills.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular checks and staff training.
  • 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.
  • Improved workflow efficiency by effectively multitasking, prioritizing tasks, and communicating with team members.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring product freshness and implementing proper rotation practices.
  • Stayed current on industry trends to ensure the deli offered competitive products and services to customers.
  • Trained new staff on deli equipment use and safety, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
  • Optimized layout of deli counter for better product visibility and accessibility, enhancing customer shopping experience.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, passing all health inspections with outstanding results.

Skills

  • Time management
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Cash handling
  • Problem-solving
  • Opening and closing duties
  • Espresso machine operation
  • Excellent memory
  • Safe food handling practices
  • POS systems
  • Food preparation
  • Menu memorization

Timeline

Team Member _ Deli Assisant

Coles
09.2011 - Current

Bartisa/ Kitchen Hand

TAFE Tasmania
Kristy_anne Johnston