JaCoby Cotton
La Grange,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic worker willing to take on any task to help organization's mission succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Effective at working in fast-paced grocery environments to restock and arrange merchandise in an appealing way. Upbeat and friendly team player with a good attitude and willingness to take on any task. Skilled Overnight Stocker experienced in different environments. Knowledgeable about unloading, moving and shelving merchandise on tight schedule. Eager to help customers and keep operations moving smoothly. Dependable with terrific work ethic and expertise in managing tasks in quick-paced settings. Drove customer loyalty by promptly offering assistance. Committed to engaging customers and maintaining positive, customer-focused store environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
955 Lafayette Pkwy LaGrange, GA 30241
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Ensured timely completion of nightly stocking tasks, optimizing store readiness for the following day''s operation.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
Cook
Burger King
1703 Roanoke Rd, LaGrange, GA 30240
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- 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.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
LaGrange High School
516 N. Greenwood St, LaGrange, GA 3024005.2023
Skills
- Stocking shelves
- Stock Rotation
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Product restocking
- Maintaining safety
- Stock replenishment
- Label Reading
- Handheld Scanner Use
- Efficient Movement
- Shelf Organization
- Safety awareness
- Moving merchandise
- Cleaning
Timeline
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
06.2023 - 03.2024
Cook
Burger King
07.2022 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
LaGrange High School