Amaris Gray
Seattle,WA
Summary
Highly motivated cookery professional with extensive experience in the restaurant industry. Possesses expertise in kitchen operations, food handling, and sanitation. Committed to producing high-quality food in a timely manner and delivering excellent customer service. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and efficiently manage multiple tasks.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concert Venue Volunteer
The Vera Project
Seattle, WA
01.2013 - Current
- Working security at the front door and inside the venue by walking around and ensuring safety during shows
- Working at the concession booth selling food/drink items, taking inventory, and taking payment from customers
- Cleaning up after shows by sweeping and mopping the floor, cleaning the green room, sanitizing bathrooms, and picking up trash outside
Prep Cook/Dishwasher/FOH Help
Knee High Stocking Co.
Seattle, WA
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Prepping meat, baking desserts, chopping the vegetables
- Taking orders from customers and prepared items requiring short preparation time
- Verifying all food products were properly labeled and stored
Lead Line Cook
Gold Bar
Seattle, WA
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained knowledge of menu items and ingredients to meet customer requests and dietary restrictions
- Opened or closed kitchen as dictated by department scheduling
- Trained newly hired line workers regarding store recipes and policies
Line Cook
REEF Technology
Seattle, WA
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, including all cooking surfaces, utensils, and equipment
- Worked with other members of the kitchen staff to ensure efficient service
- Ensured food was stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
- Prepared a variety of different cuisines at once in a fast-paced environment
- (rolling sushi, cooking burgers, frying chicken wings and fries, preparing salads, cooking rice bowls and steaming bao)
Lead Sandwich Maker
Jimmy Johns
Woodinville, WA
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed daily operations of the store, including scheduling staff, assigning tasks, and overseeing inventory control processes
- Scheduled equipment cleanings, maintenance, and repairs and ordered new equipment and tools
- Assisted with recruiting efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions
Retail Sales Associate
Hot Topic
Seattle, WA
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Opened and closed cash registers, balanced cash drawers, and made deposits
- Placed special orders, submitted online orders, or contacted other stores to find desired items
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment that met all safety standards
Barista Trainee
Farestart 2100 Cafe
Seattle, WA
09.2014 - 11.2014
- Practiced proper sanitation techniques while preparing food items according to health code regulations
- Developed strong customer service skills, including active listening and problem solving
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up equipment for business hours or cleaning up after closing time
- Made beverages using both manual and automatic espresso machines, with espresso shots timed out perfectly at 20 to 30 seconds
Education
ASSOCIATE - Finance
South Seattle College
Skills
- Menu Memorization
- Food Processing
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Efficient Multitasking
Certification
Food Handlers Card
Timeline
Prep Cook/Dishwasher/FOH Help
Knee High Stocking Co.
09.2023 - 02.2025
Lead Line Cook
Gold Bar
09.2022 - 08.2023
Line Cook
REEF Technology
09.2021 - 07.2022
Lead Sandwich Maker
Jimmy Johns
02.2018 - 11.2019
Retail Sales Associate
Hot Topic
05.2016 - 01.2017
Barista Trainee
Farestart 2100 Cafe
09.2014 - 11.2014
Concert Venue Volunteer
The Vera Project
01.2013 - Current
ASSOCIATE - Finance
South Seattle College