Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer

Christy Spears

Checotah,OK

Summary

Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Hardworking and enthusiastic cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Energetic cook with passion for food and commitment to providing customers with exceptional culinary experiences. Focuses on using fresh ingredients to create flavorful dishes appealing to different palates. Team player offers clear communication and problem-solving. Detail-oriented professional with background creating delicious dishes. Dedicated to delivering highest quality customer service. Expert at succeeding in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

June's Restaurant
07.2014 - 02.2023
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
  • Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
  • Cleaned food preparation equipment, work areas and counters or tables.
  • Prepared ingredients and cooked food using standardized recipes and food preparation checklists.
  • Planned work on orders so items served together finished cooking at same time.

Technical Support Representative

Alorica
06.2007 - 06.2013
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
  • Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues.
  • Translated complex technical issues into digestible language for non-technical users.
  • Documented transactions and support interactions in system for future reference and addition to knowledge base.
  • Submitted service tickets for equipment maintenance requests.
  • Offered troubleshooting of connectivity issues across networks such as Wi-Fi, cellular and data.
  • Managed high levels of call flow and responded to Advanced technical support needs.
  • Conducted in-depth product and issue resolution research to address customer concerns.
  • Managed high levels of call flow and responded to Advanced technical support needs.
  • Provided support for networking protocols and characteristics.
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
  • Increased sales by educating prospects on benefits of products and services in comparison to competitors.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Payroll Clerk

City Of Checotah
09.1997 - 04.2005
  • Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting and entering data.
  • Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
  • Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
  • Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Initiated direct deposits and prepared manual checks for 100 employees.
  • Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
  • Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Calculated salaries, rate changes, retroactive adjustments, overtime, bonus, vacation, termination and garnishments using Incode Software.
  • Processed wage garnishments and child support.
  • Processed employee W-9 and I-9 forms and managed benefits and leave time.
  • Checked accrued hours against listed hours for leave time.
  • Updated employee banking records when it was necessary.
  • Operated 10-key calculators, computers, fax machines, copy machines and other office equipment.
  • Developed reports by compiling summaries for earnings, taxes, deductions, nontaxable wages, disability and leave.
  • Adjusted employee tax status along with information regarding withholding.
  • Issued tax forms on annual basis.

Education

High School Diploma -

Checotah High School
Checotah, OK
05.1999

Skills

  • Safe Food Handling Procedures
  • Cutting Techniques
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • New Hire Training
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Cooking and Baking
  • Chopping Vegetables
  • Proper Food Storage
  • Portion and Cost Control
  • Station Preparation
  • Timely Food Delivery
  • Proper Food Temperatures
  • Plates Presentation
  • Kitchen Sanitization
  • Contemporary Sauce Work
  • Grill and Broiler Operation
  • Safety and Sanitation Standards
  • Bulk Food Preparation
  • Machinery Upkeep
  • Food Rotation
  • Sandwich Preparation
  • Hot and Cold Foods
  • Food preparation and safety

Timeline

Cook

June's Restaurant
07.2014 - 02.2023

Technical Support Representative

Alorica
06.2007 - 06.2013

Payroll Clerk

City Of Checotah
09.1997 - 04.2005

High School Diploma -

Checotah High School
Christy Spears