Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Barbra Wright

Barbra Wright

Okawville,IL

Summary

Highly experienced cook known for exemplary team-building and project oversight skills. Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Dollar General Store
Okawville, IL
04.2021 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.

Cook, Waitress, Dishwasher, Prep-cook

Little Nashville
Nashville, IL
01.2017 - 09.2021
  • Efficiently and quickly cleaned various dishes, silverware and [Type] to provide smooth service and reduce wait times.
  • Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
  • Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Cooked [Number] take-out orders per shift and securely packaged and labeled each order.
  • Communicated with team members to keep operations running smoothly by helping with [Task] and [Task].
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Maintained clean and contaminant-free cooking equipment and receptacles through [Technique] and [Technique].
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents and sanitizers to protect customer health.

Sandwich Artist

Subway
Okawville, IL
04.2019 - 11.2020
  • Greeted guests, promoted specials and took orders.
  • Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information.
  • Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
  • Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
  • Executed sandwich artistry duties with very low occurrence of errors.
  • Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice and trim food.
  • Shared information with customers about menu items, preparation methods and ingredients.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
  • Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
  • Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and measuring.

Education

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Kaskaskia College, Centralia, IL
12.2023
  • Honor Roll [Semester and Year]
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Dean's List [Semester and Year]

Skills

  • Order Processing
  • Membership Sales
  • Sales Generation
  • Cash Handling
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Self-Checkout Assistance
  • Stockroom Upkeep
  • Customer Service
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Stocking and Receiving
  • Suggestive Selling

Certification

Managers Certficiation

Timeline

Sales Associate - Dollar General Store
04.2021 - Current
Sandwich Artist - Subway
04.2019 - 11.2020
Cook, Waitress, Dishwasher, Prep-cook - Little Nashville
01.2017 - 09.2021
Kaskaskia College - Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts

Managers Certficiation

Barbra Wright