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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Brandi Purches

Houston,TX

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Deli ClerkCook Shift LeaderLine CookCashier/Kitchen Prep CookLine Cook and Prep Cook, pizza maker

Salary Range

$10/hr - $16/hr

Summary

Reliable Deli Clerk with experience in customer service, food preparation and inventory management. Skilled in maintaining cleanliness and organization of deli area, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Known for providing outstanding customer service while efficiently handling multiple tasks. Proven ability to contribute positively to team efforts, demonstrating consistent commitment to quality work.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Deli Clerk

Food For Less
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the deli area and equipment.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a polite demeanor.
  • Prepared all food orders according to customer specifications.
  • Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches. for customers' orders.
  • Ensured compliance with all local health department regulations regarding food preparation and storage procedures.

Cook Shift Leader

Hungry Mama
Chicago, IL
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
  • Developed strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency within the kitchen.
  • Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
  • Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
  • Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.

Line Cook

REEF Technology
Chicago, Illinois
07.2021 - 01.2023
  • Prepared ingredients and meals according to restaurant standards and recipes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
  • Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and restocking as needed.

Cashier/Kitchen Prep Cook

Checkers & Rally's Drive-In Restaurants
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Processed customer orders efficiently at drive-in restaurant.
  • Managed cash register transactions with accuracy and speed.
  • Assisted customers with menu selections and special requests.

Line Cook and Prep Cook, pizza maker

Comfort Foods
Chicago, Illinois
01.2018 - 03.2020

Preparecooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat.

• Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies.

• Preparing food for service (chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)

• Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.

• preparing food items and providing customer service.

• mixing ingredients, molding the dough, applying sauce and toppings, and preparing other foods such

as stuffed bread or rolls.

Utility Roller

Yard House
Chicago, Illinois
09.2017 - 12.2019

Ensuring guests and team members have a spotless, clean and safe

environment and equipment.

● Roll silverware for the guest before and during work hours.

● Maintain a clean sanitize work environment area.

Packer/Warehouse Shipper

Alternative Staffing, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
04.2016 - 08.2017
  • Packed products accurately and efficiently for shipment.
  • Operated packing machinery to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Inspected items for quality before packaging.

Cashier and Produce clerk

Jewel Osco
Chicago, Illinois
01.2013 - 07.2015
  • Processed customer transactions quickly and accurately at the checkout register.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided excellent service.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area throughout shifts.

● Greeted customers, bagged their groceries.

● Switched to produce, cutting fresh fruit and veggies.

Packer/Warehouse Shipper

Flexible Staffing
Schaumburg, Illinois
09.2010 - 12.2013
  • Worked in s factory with a team of server● Responsible for packing and shipping cookies/cake mix● Placed packages on belt to be shipped
  • Provided excellent customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
  • Managed food and beverage deliveries to ensure timely service.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.

Cashier/Server

Fazoli's Restaurant
Flowood, MS
01.2008 - 05.2010
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately at a fast-paced restaurant.
  • Handled cash, credit, and gift card transactions while ensuring security protocols.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve service flow during peak hours.
  • Managed customer inquiries and resolved issues in a friendly manner.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations while serving food items to customers.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.

Cashier

Popeyes Chicken
Chicago, Illinois
06.2003 - 10.2006
  • Responsible for preparing food● Operated cash register took orders and worked the drive- thru window counteddrawer before and after shift● Clean area before clocking out at the end of the shifts

Education

High School Diploma -

Michele Clark
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Cooking
  • Food preparations
  • Food preparation
  • Sanitation practices
  • Cash register operation
  • Effective customer communication
  • Inventory checks
  • Safe food handling
  • Produce Experience Restaurant Experience Kitchen Experience Basic math Cooking Customer service Food Preparation Busser Food Safety Order picking Packaging English Food service Serving Culinary experience Merchandising
  • Deli equipment operation
  • Phone etiquette
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Cash handling expertise

Timeline

Deli Clerk

Food For Less
05.2024 - 01.2025

Cook Shift Leader

Hungry Mama
07.2023 - 05.2024

Line Cook

REEF Technology
07.2021 - 01.2023

Cashier/Kitchen Prep Cook

Checkers & Rally's Drive-In Restaurants
06.2021 - 07.2022

Line Cook and Prep Cook, pizza maker

Comfort Foods
01.2018 - 03.2020

Utility Roller

Yard House
09.2017 - 12.2019

Packer/Warehouse Shipper

Alternative Staffing, Inc.
04.2016 - 08.2017

Cashier and Produce clerk

Jewel Osco
01.2013 - 07.2015

Packer/Warehouse Shipper

Flexible Staffing
09.2010 - 12.2013

Cashier/Server

Fazoli's Restaurant
01.2008 - 05.2010

Cashier

Popeyes Chicken
06.2003 - 10.2006

High School Diploma -

Michele Clark

Education and Training

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