Amari Kennedy
Summary
Responsible and proactive young adult with the ability to analyze and adapt in many situatio
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Server
El paso Tacos & Tequila Restaurant Chain
Sumter
11.2025 - Current
- Monitor ticket times and expedite service during peak hours.
- Coordinated orders between kitchen and serving staff to streamline service.
- Garnished and presented dishes to enhance visual appeal before leaving the kitchen.
- Ensured food met quality standards through regular inspections.
- Operated and maintained kitchen equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Coordinated customer seating with Kitchen efficiency.
- Trained new Employees on systems and workflow.
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
Cashier/ Trainer
Burlington Coat Factory
Florence
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Trained cashiers on customer service best practices, ensuring consistent delivery of friendly and excellent service.
- Processed customer purchases with accuracy and efficiency to enhance shopping experience.
- Handle cash, credit, and electronic transactions.
- Assisted shoppers with inquiries, delivering knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Support store operations by restocking shelves and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety awareness.
Cashier/Crew member assembly line
Subway Fast Food Franchise
Bishopville
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Greeted guests and prepared their orders, used the Point of Sale system/cash register to record the order and computed the amount of the bill, collected payment from guests and made change.
- Checked products and restocked items to maintain adequate supply throughout shift.
- Greeted guests, prepared orders, and accurately recorded transactions using Point of Sale system.
- Understood and adhered to proper food handling, safety and sanitization standards while preparing food, serving food, and cleaning up.
- Understood and adhered to all quality standards, formulas and procedures.
- Maintained professional appearance and grooming standards.
- Completed paperwork duties promptly.
- Conducted regular inventory to track stock levels and inform restocking needs.
Summer Camp & After School Coordinator
Pee Dee Math Science and Technology
Bishopville
- Supervised daily camp activities and field trips, ensuring camper safety, engagement, and enjoyment.
- Prepared ingredients and meals for service in a timely manner.
- Maintained a safe, welcoming atmosphere that fostered teamwork and respect among campers, enhancing their overall experience.
- Enforced camp rules and addressed behavioral issues in a calm and professional manner.
- Adapted quickly to the needs of individual children, offering patience, encouragement, and one-on-one attention as needed.
- Assisted in organizing supplies and preparing materials needed for daily activities.
- Food preparation.
- Provided one-on-one attention to individual children, fostering a supportive environment.
Education
Associate of Science -
Central Carolina Technical College
Camden, SC 08.2024 - 06.2026
High School Diploma -
Peedee Math, Science, & Technological Academy
Bishopville, SCSkills
- Point of sale (POS) trained
- Customer service
- Basic Alcohol sales training
- Trustworthy
- Reliable
- Self-aware
- Innovative
Certificates And Licenses
DBPR- Contracted Food Safety Provider, ServSafe
Timeline
Server
El paso Tacos & Tequila Restaurant Chain
11.2025 - Current
Cashier/ Trainer
Burlington Coat Factory
08.2025 - 11.2025
Associate of Science -
Central Carolina Technical College
08.2024 - 06.2026
Cashier/Crew member assembly line
Subway Fast Food Franchise
12.2021 - 01.2023
Summer Camp & After School Coordinator
Pee Dee Math Science and Technology
High School Diploma -
Peedee Math, Science, & Technological Academy