Jada Williams
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Proven ability to leverage strong communication and organizational skills to drive project success and enhance team collaboration. Recognized for fostering productive work environments that inspire innovation and consistently achieve established goals. Committed to delivering exceptional results through effective management practices and a focus on continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
The Nourish Spot
08.2020 - 10.2025
- Efficiently operated cash registers and credit card machines, following proper cash-handling procedures at all times.
- Greeting and assisting customers in a friendly, professional manner.
- Successfully received orders, processed payments, and responded appropriately to a high volume of customers.
- Prepared smoothies and drinks at a fast pace, following company recipes and food safety standards.
- Operated blenders and other kitchen equipment efficiently to ensure product consistency.
- Prepared high-quality smoothies using various fruits, vegetables, and supplements.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of smoothie preparation area to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on smoothie preparation techniques and customer service protocols.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Line Cook Trainer
Payson Stultz
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Trained new line cooks in food preparation techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and efficient workflow.
- Developed training materials to enhance onboarding processes for new kitchen staff.
Fundamentals Training Graduate
First Course NYC Culinary Program
01.2025 - 03.2025
- First Course NYC at Hot Bread Kitchen’s 8-week, 35-hour-per-week Culinary Fundamentals Training program prepares folks to work in the culinary industry. Each program graduate was chosen from a pool of over 150 applicants. Graduates go through intense training in the following kitchen skills:
- Knife skills and overall kitchen readiness.
- Kitchen sanitation and safety principles, including proper handling of kitchen equipment and tools.
- Standard cooking techniques, including basic stocks, soups, salads, and sauces.
- Following and scaling recipes accurately.
- How to properly read and follow prep lists, and food order tickets.
- Setting up both hot and cold stations, with a focus on kitchen maintenance and cleanliness.
- Accomplished getting food handlers license.
Package Handler
United Parcel Services
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Executed quality control of packages
- Utilized excellent organizational skills to maintain accurate records of packages
- Effectively managed multiple projects at the same time
- Followed all company policies and procedures to ensure the safety and efficiency of all packages
- Successfully completed all tasks within the established timeline
Crew Member
AMC Theaters
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Handled customers inquiries and complaints with exceptional customer service
- Cleaned and sanitized all kitchen equipment and work areas
- Efficiently performed daily opening and closing duties
- Served customers in a fast paced environment
Education
High School Diploma -
High school for law enforcement and public safety
Jamaica, NYNo Degree - Psychology
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York (City), NY07-2023
Skills
- Food Protection Certificate, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 2025
- Food safety and sanitation proficiency
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations
- Cash Handling & POS system management
- Customer Service
- Quality control
- Kitchen sanitation
- Staff training
- Fast-paced environment
- Inventory management
- Culinary techniques
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Time management
Timeline
Line Cook Trainer
Payson Stultz
03.2025 - 04.2025
Fundamentals Training Graduate
First Course NYC Culinary Program
01.2025 - 03.2025
Package Handler
United Parcel Services
10.2022 - 02.2023
Crew Member
AMC Theaters
07.2021 - 09.2022
Manager
The Nourish Spot
08.2020 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
High school for law enforcement and public safety
No Degree - Psychology
Borough of Manhattan Community College