Work Experience Descriptions

WORK EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTIONS

Cashier

·  Utilizing the cash register, processing debit and credit card transaction
·  Stocked shelves and cleaned checkout counter area.
·  Wrapped & placed merchandise in bags.
·  Calculated total payments received at the end of work shift and reconciled with total sales.
·  Established or identified price of goods, services or admission and tabulate bill using electronic or other cash register, optical price scanner or other equipment
·  Answered questions about the store, the products and other questions.
·  Helped with merchandising and keeping the store clean.
·  Took payment and managed money & debit systems, ensuring floats were balanced.
·  Took inventory and replenished items in a timely fashion.
·  Took payment and worked comfortably with monetary transactions.
·  Maintained a clean work environment
·  Listened to customers concerns or complaints.
·  Responsible for counting cash floats
·  Responsible for balancing end of day sales report.
·  Decorated the facility for different holidays.
·  Operated a lottery machine. /

Sales / Retail

·  Greeted customers and discussed the type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease.
·  Operated computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems.
·  Conducted sales transactions through internet based electronic commerce.
·  Estimated or quoted prices, credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
·  Stocked shelves according the companies system.
·  Provided assistance to customers when needed.
·  Filled products when they were getting low.
·  Kept work area after performing duties in the store.
·  Performed a presentation for the customers to persuade them to buy product.
·  Stocked shelves according to the companies system.
·  Directed customers to product.
·  Helped customers when needed
·  Worked in a quick and precise manner.
·  Assisted in packaging finished product.
·  Made sure packaging material was in stock and ready for use.
·  Maintained work area.
·  Provided advice to customers about merchandise.
·  Organized store merchandise in an orderly manner on the shelves.
·  Prepared merchandise for purchase.

Clerk / Office support

·  Assisted manager in orienting and assigning employees.
·  Prepared new employee personnel folders: called in substitutes as needed;
·  Filed personnel records and test results.
·  Posted and filed official documents.
·  Typed correspondence; answered phone; scheduled interviews; made reservations.
·  Assembled material for ----
·  Contacted persons by phone & letter, to obtain permission to use personal data in_____.
·  Kept detailed records of results of contacts, updated client files;
·  Used (type) program to arrange data to code, set appointments and process respondent’s enquiries.
·  Answered customer’s inquiries regarding general services, options and promotions.
·  Processed account adjustment requests (billing, contract & addresses.)
·  Answered a multi-line phone & scheduled appointments, maintained the recall system and other calendar-related jobs.
·  Constructed various Powerpoint presentations of market data.
·  Assembled articles and data from various departments, putting them into one document consisting of Word test, Excel charts, and Powerpoint slides.
·  Designed document format for proposals.
·  Produced weekly statistical reports of customer activity using Access and Excel.
·  Co-ordinated schedules for staff.
·  Maintained and adjusted account details as necessary.
·  Maintained inventory of office supplies & order supplies /

Reception / Switchboard Operators

·  Answered the phones in a professional manner, directing customers to appropriate services.
·  Greeted people and directed them to contacts or service areas.
·  Obtained and processed information required providing services.
·  Operated switchboard or telephone system.
·  Answered, screened and forwarded telephone calls.
·  Recorded and relayed information.
·  Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
·  Performed clerical duties, such as filing and sorting and distributed mail.
·  Read and sorted mail responded or forwarded to the appropriate department for response.
·  Maintained a database of customer comments.
·  Supported the office Administrative assistant in routine tasks, including creating office correspondence and maintaining a database.
·  Wrote daily and weekly reports.
·  Maintained bookkeeping and filing systems
·  Dealt with dissatisfied customers in a professional manner.
·  Prepared statistical reports.
·  Prepared and maintained work logs and reports.
·  Ordered office supplies, service office equipment & arrange for servicing in the case of major repairs.
·  Processed incoming and outgoing mail, manually or electronically.
·  Send & receive messages & documents using fax machine or electronic mail.
·  Received and stored stock.
·  Respond to telephone, in person or electronic enquiries & forward to appropriate person.

Grocery Clerks & Store Shelf Stockers

·  Bagged, boxed or parcelled purchases for customers or for shipment or delivery to customers.
·  Carried customer’s purchases to parking lot and pack in vehicle.
·  Unpacked products received by store and count, weighed or sorted items pricing and maintained computerized stock inventory.
·  Priced items using stamp or stickers according to price list.
·  Attached protective devices to products to protect against shoplifting.
·  Stock shelves and display areas and kept stock clean and in order.
·  Filled mail orders from warehouse stock.
·  Obtained articles for customers from shelf or stockroom.
·  Directed customers to the location of articles sought.
·  Swept aisles, dusted display racks and performed other general cleaning duties.
·  Operated cash register and computer for electronic commerce transactions. /

Purchasing and Inventory Clerks

Purchasing:
·  Reviewed requisition orders for accuracy & verify that materials equipment and stock are not available from current inventories.
·  Obtained price quotations from catalogues and suppliers and prepared purchased orders.
·  Calculated cost of order and charged or forwarded invoice to appropriate account.
·  Processed purchases within purchasing authority.
·  Contacted suppliers within purchasing authority.
·  Contacted suppliers to schedule deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed deliveries and other problems.
·  Prepared and maintained purchasing files, reports and price lists.
Inventory:
·  Monitored inventory levels as materials, equipment & stock are issued, transferred within an establishment or sold to the public using manual or computerized inventory systems
·  Compiled inventory reports, recording the quantity, type and value of materials, equipment and stock on hand, and using manual or computerized inventory systems.
·  Prepared requisition orders to replenish materials, equipment and stock.
·  Maintained stock rotation and disposed of and accounted for outdated stock.
·  Entered data for production scheduling, stock replenishment/relocation and inventory adjustments
·  Reconciled physical inventories with computer counts.

Landscaping

·  Spread top soil, laid sod, plant flowers, grass, shrubs and trees and performed other duties to assist with the construction of a landscaped and related structures.
·  Cut grass, rake, fertilized and watered lawns, weed gardens, pruned shrubs and trees and performed other maintenance duties as directed by supervisor.
·  Operated power mowers, tractors, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers sod cutters, pruning saws and other landscape maintenance equipment.
·  Sprayed and dusted trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens, as directed, to control insects and disease.
·  Performed other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments.
·  Weeded, pruned and trimmed trees and plants.
·  Cut grass, raked / collected refuse.
·  Removed litter and garbage.
·  Carted and spread topsoil and other materials.
·  Laid sod or seeded.
·  Planted bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees.
·  Applied fertilizers and watered lawns / gardens.
·  Constructed walkways and driveways with interlock bricks and stones.
·  Constructed fences and decks.
·  Prepared and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro blasting and steam-cleaning. /

Construction/ Labourer

·  Loaded and unloaded construction materials and moved materials to work areas.
·  Erected and dismantled concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades required at construction sites.
·  Mixed, poured and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.
·  Assisted trades persons such as carpenters, bricklayers, cement finishers, roofers and glaziers in construction activities.
·  Assisted heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities.
·  Assisted in aligning pipes and perform related activities during oil and gas pipeline construction.
·  Assisted in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites.
·  Levelled earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel.
·  Moved materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment.
·  Removed rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment.
·  Tended or fed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps.
·  Directed traffic at or near construction sites

Bartender

·  Took beverage orders from serving staff or directly from customers
·  Mixed liquor, soft drinks, water and other ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
·  Prepared mixed drinks, wine, draft or bottled beer and non-alcoholic beverages for food and beverage servers or serve directly to customers.
·  Collected payment for beverages and recorded sales.
·  Maintained inventory and control of bar stock and ordered supplies.
·  Cleaned bar area and washed glassware.
·  Ensured compliance with provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations.
·  Trained and supervised other bartenders and bar staff.
·  Decorated the facility for different holidays
·  Received and stored stock
·  Sorted products and materials /

Server/waiter/ Hostess

·  Greeted customers, presented menus, made recommendations and answered questions regarding food and beverages.
·  Took orders and relayed to kitchen and bar staff
·  Recommended wines that complemented customer’s meals.
·  Served food and beverages.
·  Presented bill to customers and accepted payment.
·  Ordered and maintained inventory of wines and wine glassware.
·  Performed sensory evaluation of wines
·  Served food and beverages in a friendly and courteous manner.
·  Helped with merchandising and keeping the store clean.
·  Helped with delivery orders and with kitchen staff
·  Maintained a clean and sanitized eating area for customers.
·  Maintained the lounge by preparing rollups, condiments and keeping the floor, dishes, table and counters clean
·  Listened to customers concerns or complaints preparing their orders to their specifications.
·  Maintain the lounge by: cleaning the tables, sweeping and mopping floors, keeping the tables set, cleaning the windows.
·  Worked on the cash register when needed.
·  Took many different orders, and provided customers with fast and efficient service.

Dishwasher

·  Operated dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware.
·  Sanitized and wash dishes and other items by hand.
·  Scoured pots and pans.
·  Cleaned and sanitized items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units.
·  Assisted with the preparation and serving of food.
·  Maintained sanitary working conditions in food preparation areas.
·  Responsible for transportation of dishes, cutlery, serving dishes to the kitchen for sorting and cleaning.
·  Loaded, operated and unloaded commercial dishwasher.
·  Kept things in stock as: cups, dishes, napkins ect…

Bussing

·  Cleared, cleaned and set tables,
·  Cleared and cleaned trays and chairs.
·  Loaded bus pans and trays.
·  Replenished condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas.
·  Assisted food and beverage servers in formal service activities.
. / Kitchen Help
·  Washed and peeled vegetables and fruit.
·  Washed worktables, cupboards and appliances.
·  Removed trash and clear kitchen garbage containers.
·  Received, unpacked and stored supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas.
·  Unpacked and stored supplies in refrigerators, cupboards and other storage areas.
·  Cleaned and sanitized kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment.
·  Handled and stored cleaning products.
·  Swept and mopped floors and performed other duties to assist cook and kitchen staff..

Food Counter Attendants

·  Cleaned, peeled, sliced and trimmed foodstuffs using manual and electric appliances.
·  Prepared food such as sandwiches, hamburgers, salads, milkshakes and ice cream dishes.
·  Portioned and wrapped food or placed it directly on plates for service to customers, and packaged takeout food.
·  Stocked refrigerators and salad bars and kept records of the quantities of food used.
·  Received payment for food items purchased.
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Cook
·  Panned menus, determined size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitored and ordered supplies.
·  Supervised kitchen helpers.
·  Prepared and cooked complete meals or individual dishes and for special guest and functions.
·  Prepared and cooked special meals customers as instructed by chef.
·  Supervised personnel in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
·  Prepared orders to customer specifications.
·  Took inventory and replenished items in a timely fashion.
·  Assigned to take care of inventory levels, and ordering of foods.
·  Prepared and cleaned workstations for safety and sanitary reasons.
·  Meticulous attention to detail in food presentation.
·  Received and stored stock
·  Sorted products and materials
·  Inspected products and materials
·  Ordered supplies. /

Cleaner

·  Took out waste, and disposed of it appropriately.
·  Maintained a clean and sanitized area by sweeping and mopping floors.
·  Operated cleaning machines, industrial vacuum cleaners / power sweepers and steam cleaners.
·  Waxed and polished floors.
·  Vacuumed carpeting area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture.
·  Distributed clean towels and toiletries.
·  Cleaned and disinfected bathrooms and fixtures.
·  Cleaned and disinfected and polish kitchen fixtures and appliances.
·  Picked up debris and empty trash containers.
·  Washed windows, walls and ceilings.
·  Cleaned changing rooms and showers

Painter/Decorators/Coaters/Industrial

·  Removed loose paint with sandpaper and scraper.
·  Repaired cracks and holes in walls; and sandpaper and apply sealer.
·  Prepared and cleaned surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro blasting and steam-cleaning.
·  Removed old wallpaper and loose paint.
·  Applied paint or other materials, such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, fibreglass, metal coating or fire retardant using brushes, rollers or spray equipment.
·  Assembled and erected scaffolding and swing gates.
·  Advised customers on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings.
·  Provided cost estimates to customers.
·  Selected appropriate paint or mixed paints using the automated paint mixing equipment according to a pre-determined formula.
·  Tended or operated equipment to clean, wash, strip, sand, remove corrosion, and fill dents.
·  Prepared items for application of paint, lacquer or other protective or decorative coatings.
·  Tended or operated automated spray paint, dip or flow coating equipment or other mechanized painting or product coating application equipment.
·  Operated hand-held spray guns to spray paint or coat stationary items or items on moving conveyor system with protective or decorative coatings
·  Painted small items and apply touch-ups using paint brushes. /

Shippers and Receivers