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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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

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