Akira Kersh
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barista
Starbucks
Chicago, IL
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks, such as coffee, tea, artisan, and specialty beverages.
- Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, utensils, and equipment.
- Cleaning service and seating areas.
- Describing menu items and suggesting products to customers.
- Cashiering
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
- Ground beans for espresso shots according to individual customer specifications.
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
Dishwasher
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Chicago, IL
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Organized trays with cutlery prior to serving meals to customers.
- Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chatham Academy
Chicago, IL07-2022
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork
- Responsibility
- People skills
- Cash Handling
- Food Preparation
- Menu Memorization
- Espresso machine operation
- Positive and professional
- Order Taking
- Exceptional customer service
- Team Player
- Cash Register Operation
- Speedy and efficient
- New Hire Training
- Safe Food Handling
State
IL
City
Chicago
Street
8052 S kingston
Certification
- perfect attendance at school and work
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Dishwasher
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
12.2022 - 11.2023
Barista
Starbucks
03.2020 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Chatham Academy