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Dreshion Parks
Chicago,IL
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Summary
Experienced Baker with passion for creating delicious desserts, pastries and breads. Detail-oriented and works well in fast-paced environments. Skilled in using variety of baking tools and equipment. Customer-savvy. accustomed to demanding work with little downtime. Dedicated team player with demonstrated training and problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills. 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. 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. Friendly and reliable offering unmatched customer service and workplace focus. Quick and accurate in cash and card transactions with excellent multi-tasking aptitude. Dedicated Cashier experienced in high-end retail operations. Professional and friendly with remarkable customer service and sales abilities. Bringing experience and product knowledge to exceed revenue goals.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Meijer
Baker
09.2023 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
- Created appealing displays to showcase products in bakery.
Eataly
Cashier/Server Shift Leader
02.2021 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Garrett Popcorn Shop
Cook
10.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- 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.
Beggars Pizza
Cook/Cashier
10.2018 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Education
Ada S Mckinley Chicago, IL
High School Diploma
06.2016
Skills
- Recipe Development
- Customer Service
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Safety
- Cake Decorating
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Traditional Baked Goods
- POS Systems
- Drawer Balancing
- Product Restocking
- Cash Register Operation
- Surface Cleaning
- Cooking
- Contamination Prevention
- Food Presentation
- Supply Restocking
- Weights and Measurements
- Icings and Fondant
- Excellent Math Skills
Availability
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Timeline
Baker
Meijer
09.2023 - 11.2023
Cashier/Server Shift Leader
Eataly
02.2021 - 09.2023
Cook
Garrett Popcorn Shop
10.2020 - 01.2021
Cook/Cashier
Beggars Pizza
10.2018 - 11.2019
Ada S Mckinley
High School Diploma