Blake Carpenter
Arlington,WA
Summary
Hardworking and reliable employee with extensive background operating cash registers, stocking merchandise and providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive and punctual. Works well within team settings. Honest Cashier skilled at managing money, merchandising stock and assisting customers with locating desired items. Excellent oral and written communication, listening and time management skills with strong attention to detail and superior work ethic. Consistently accurate in drawer reconciliation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CASHIER/EXPO
Panera Bread
Marysville, WA
06.2019 - 12.2024
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
Caregiver
Heritage Court Memory Care
Everett, WA
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Cook
Buzz Inn Steakhouse
Arlington, WA
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
LAKEWOOD
Arlington, WA06-2021
Skills
- Cash Register Operation
- Customer Assistance
- Payment Collection
- Customer Service
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Merchandise Restocking
Timeline
Caregiver
Heritage Court Memory Care
04.2023 - 02.2024
Cook
Buzz Inn Steakhouse
01.2020 - 11.2023
CASHIER/EXPO
Panera Bread
06.2019 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
LAKEWOOD
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