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Angela Jones

Elkhart,IN

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background in food preparation and customer service at Elkhart Community Schools. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and reduce food waste through effective portion control. Skilled in multitasking and maintaining high sanitation standards, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all patrons. I am well organized, self motivated, dependable, and a quick learner who deals well with unexpected.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Elkhart Community Schools
01.2024 - 07.2025
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.

Cashier

Martins Super Market
09.2022 - 04.2025
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.

Maintenance, Cleaner

Heartland RV
09.2020 - 01.2024
  • Maintained a professional appearance, ensuring all areas were clean and well-organized at all times.
  • Contributed to the overall efficiency of the facility by promptly addressing any maintenance concerns or cleaning needs.
  • Reduced equipment downtime through regular preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
  • Assisted in the implementation of new cleaning procedures, resulting in increased productivity and improved hygiene standards.
  • Improved facility cleanliness by performing routine maintenance tasks on a daily basis.
  • Provided excellent customer service when interacting with clients or visitors during daily duties.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations by consistently adhering to established protocols and guidelines for cleaning and maintenance tasks.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by maintaining an immaculate environment in public-facing areas of the facility.
  • Enhanced building safety with thorough inspections and prompt repairs of any issues found.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete larger maintenance projects efficiently and effectively.

Cashier/Cook

Pak-A-Sak
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required
  • Managed and worked Papa Johns inside of store


Pants and Shirt Presser

Varsity Cleaners
02.2008 - 08.2019
  • Achieved daily production goals by consistently completing assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.
  • Consistently met deadlines for client orders through effective time management skills and efficient task execution.
  • Assisted in training new pressers on proper techniques and equipment usage, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
  • Provided support during peak business periods by working additional hours as needed or assisting other departments when necessary, contributing overall company success during busy times.
  • Utilized various pressing techniques tailored to different fabrics and garment styles, resulting in consistently high-quality finished products.
  • Performed multiple tasks at cleaners, check in, spotting, assembly, quality control, maintenance


Education

No Degree - Word Processing Diploma

American College
Lawton, OK
12-1989

General

East Waterloo High School
Waterloo, IA
05-1984

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Sanitation practices
  • Portion control
  • Several cooking jobs over the years

Timeline

Cook

Elkhart Community Schools
01.2024 - 07.2025

Cashier

Martins Super Market
09.2022 - 04.2025

Maintenance, Cleaner

Heartland RV
09.2020 - 01.2024

Cashier/Cook

Pak-A-Sak
08.2019 - 09.2020

Pants and Shirt Presser

Varsity Cleaners
02.2008 - 08.2019

No Degree - Word Processing Diploma

American College

General

East Waterloo High School
Angela Jones