EVA GARY
Ann Arbor
Summary
Dependable and motivated professional with a strong desire to broaden skill set and make a meaningful impact on company success. Known for being hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented, thrives in a team environment and has a proven track record of quickly adapting to new challenges. With extensive experience in the workforce since the age of 17, seeking a stable and fulfilling opportunity that I can truly be passionate about.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef/Dish Washer
Upper Crust Food Service
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Operated kitchen tasks at sorority house throughout school year.
- Meal prep, Helped with meal planning
- Assisted head chef in preparing and cooking meals
- Stocked pantry items and monitored inventory
- Washed, peeled and cut various vegetables and fruits to prepare for cooking or serving
- Washed dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans using dishwasher or by hand
- Used various kitchen appliances such as ovens, stoves, grills, blenders, mixers, and slicers
- Kept cleanliness of kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils
Assembly Line
Jac Product Inc.
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Boxed, padded and labeled finished work
- Prepared parts and sub-assemblies for further processing
- Learned new processes for assembly and equipment operations to support overall factory success
- Assembled products using powered equipment
Sous Chef
Gill Grilling Inc.
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed cleaning tasks, handled dishwashing duties, interacted with students, and supported head chef operations.
- Prepared salad and maintained the full salad bar daily.
- Prepared vegetables and fruits by cutting them to precise sizes for optimal presentation.
- Managed inventory and ensured timely FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation of ingredients.
Production
Flat-out Bread Inc.
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Inspecting, sealing, packing and palletizing
- Contributed to team effort by participating in other production activities
- Assisted with setup and teardown of production lines during changeovers between different products or shifts
- Inspected and removed defective products and packaging material
- Packed items in boxes, for shipping
Room Attendant
Graduate Hotel
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing hotel and guest rooms, vacuuming and sweeping floors, carpets and rugs; making beds and changing linens, clean and sanitize bathrooms, showers, sinks and countertops Removed visible staining and build-up from floors with daily cleaning Vacuumed carpets, dusted furniture, and wiped down surfaces in guest rooms
- Removed trash from guest rooms and common areas of hotel
- Ensured all appliances in room were functioning properly before guests arrived
Assembly
Marsh Plating Co.
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Boxed, padded and labeled finished work
- Maintained clean, safe, and organized workspace throughout shifts
- Adapted quickly to changes in production schedules, priorities, or assigned tasks
- Loaded raw materials onto conveyor belts or other feeding systems
- Packaged and labeled completed items for shipment or storage
Home Health Aid
America Home Health Care
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Responsible for caring for clients in their home and assisting with their daily activities: grooming, meals, transporting to appointments and activities, physical therapy exercises according to the client's service plan
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishwashing, and tidying up living spaces
- Prepared and served meals for patients according to dietary restrictions and preferences, companionship
Gift Basket Assembler
Zingerman's
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Holiday seasonal work, Responsible for preparing gift baskets for shipment for holiday work, worked with team members to meet daily sales targets, design and make gift baskets using a variety of techniques in a warehouse
Crew Member
Taco Bell
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked pregnant full-term, promote good customer service
- Placed food orders in appropriate packaging for take out orders
- Took customer food and beverage orders at drive-thru and counter
- Operated cash registers and processed customer payments accurately
- Cleaned and replenished supplies in dining areas to keep restaurant visually appealing
Crew Member
Tim Horton's
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Customer service, preparing orders, excellent customer service
- Handled cash transactions accurately and provided correct change to customers
- Retained knowledge of menu items to assist customers with beverage selections
- Prepared and served coffee, tea and hot cocoa, front & drive-thru orders
- Worked flexibly at various kitchen stations to cover staff absences
Breakfast Attendant
Marriott Hotel
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Setup and takedown of the breakfast buffet, as well as maintaining the dining space, ensure food is available and stocked
- Prepared and served breakfast for hotel guests daily
- Broke down breakfast buffet after service hours by disposing of leftover food according to my training
- Greeted guests with friendly smile and provided excellent customer service
Checkout Cashier
Country Market
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Assisted customers with locating products, Stocked shelves, coolers, and freezers with fresh merchandise
- Provided assistance at other checkout lanes
- Counted and secured cash to maintain accurate register totals, kept neat drawer with correct amount of change to meet customer needs
- Kept customers happy by quickly processing payments and bagging purchases, I made sure I was friendly and accommodating to everyone
Crew Member
McDonald's
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Cleaned and maintained grill equipment, ensuring proper hygiene and safety standards, covered shifts in other areas of kitchen as needed to
- Greeting and serving customers with professionalism, placed food orders in appropriate packaging for take out orders, took customer food and beverage orders at drive-thru and counter
Office Assistant
Food Gatherers
05.2013 - 02.2014
- Data entry using Microsoft software, answering phone calls when the receptionist absent or in a meeting, managing volunteer schedules, organizing files, sometimes assisting in the warehouse sorting food
Education
GED -
WCC
Ann Arbor, MI2016
ServeSafe Certification - Food And Nutrition
Robert J. Delonis Center
Ann Arbor, MI01.2014
Skills
- Organization skills
- Data Entry
- Attention to detail
- Team Player
- Organized
- Efficient
- Quick Learner
- File Management
- Computer literacy
- Customer service
- Time management
- Hair Styling
- Multitasking Capabilities
- Software Proficiency
- Safe food handling
- Cooking techniques
- Allergen awareness
- Detail-oriented
- Portion control
- Machine operation
- Heavy lifting
- Hand-eye coordination
Languages
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sous Chef/Dish Washer
Upper Crust Food Service
02.2024 - 11.2024
Assembly Line
Jac Product Inc.
10.2023 - 02.2024
Sous Chef
Gill Grilling Inc.
09.2022 - 05.2023
Production
Flat-out Bread Inc.
06.2021 - 02.2022
Room Attendant
Graduate Hotel
05.2019 - 08.2019
Assembly
Marsh Plating Co.
10.2018 - 04.2019
Home Health Aid
America Home Health Care
03.2018 - 10.2018
Gift Basket Assembler
Zingerman's
10.2017 - 12.2017
Crew Member
Taco Bell
10.2016 - 08.2017
Checkout Cashier
Country Market
08.2015 - 11.2015
Crew Member
Tim Horton's
04.2015 - 08.2015
Breakfast Attendant
Marriott Hotel
11.2014 - 04.2015
Crew Member
McDonald's
03.2014 - 09.2014
Office Assistant
Food Gatherers
05.2013 - 02.2014
GED -
WCC
ServeSafe Certification - Food And Nutrition
Robert J. Delonis Center
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