Open To Work
Christopher Darrick Burbank
Harvey,LA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
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.
Work History
cashier and cook
Wendy's
Harvey, LA
10.2021 - 08.2025
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at fast-paced restaurant.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of cashier station throughout shifts.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Managed cash drawer, ensuring accurate handling of cash and receipts.
- Operated point-of-sale system to complete orders accurately and quickly.
- Assisted team members in maintaining stock levels in dining area.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely order fulfillment for customers.
- Enforced food safety and hygiene standards during daily operations.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
prep cook and cashier
Cafe Reconcile
New Orleans, LA
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring for daily menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations throughout shifts.
- Organized food storage areas to ensure proper stock rotation and safety standards.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating dishes during busy service periods.
- Followed food safety regulations to ensure health compliance in food preparation areas.
- Participated in menu planning sessions to contribute ideas for seasonal dishes.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
- Assisted in serving meals to customers as needed.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Helped train and develop new talent.
- Completed special orders according to customer dietary needs.
- Monitored inventory levels of all kitchen items and placed orders when needed.
- Maintained records of daily food usage in accordance with health regulations.
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared correctly by tasting them before serving.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques of preparing meals safely.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately.
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and inquiries.
- Handled cash, credit, and gift card payments securely.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service.
- Managed daily inventory of supplies at the register.
- Provided exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated customers about local initiatives supported by the cafe.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
Education
High school -
West jefferson high school
Harvey, LA 01.2004 - 06.2019
Associate Of Applied Arts - Culinary Art
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA 05.2021 - 10.2023
Skills
- High-volume Foodservice
- Verbal Communication
- Kitchen Equipment
- Food Preparation
- Customer Service
- Memorization
- POS
- Service operations
- Recipe development
- Food quality
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen management
- Cash handling
- Point-of-sale operation
- Food safety compliance
- Customer transaction processing
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Customer service excellence
- Time management
- Training and mentoring
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Retail merchandising
- Conflict resolution
- Online orders preparation
- Currency counting
- Payment processing
- Basic math
- Organizational growth
Awards
ServSafe Food Handler Training
Languages
English
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Part TimeFull TimeSalary Range
$0/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
prep cook and cashier
Cafe Reconcile
02.2022 - 11.2023
cashier and cook
Wendy's
10.2021 - 08.2025
Associate Of Applied Arts - Culinary Art
Delgado Community College
05.2021 - 10.2023
High school -
West jefferson high school
01.2004 - 06.2019