James Gaines
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Hungry Howie’s
Winter Haven, FL
02.2024 - 11.2025
- Prepared McDonald's menu items using grill, fryer, and sandwich assembly stations
- Followed food safety and sanitation procedures during daily kitchen tasks
- Monitored product quality before serving customers at the counter
Cashier
Dollar General Market
Dundee, FL
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Operated front end register for Dollar General Market customer purchases and payments.
- Processed cash, card, and EBT transactions with accurate drawer balancing.
- Greeted shoppers and provided friendly customer service at checkout lanes.
Machine Operator/Assembler
AF Flanders
Bartow, Florida
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Operated assembly equipment following AF Flanders safety and quality procedures.
- Assembled filter components using hand tools, fixtures, and production instructions.
- Inspected finished parts for defects, alignment, and proper fit.
Trash Collector
Waste Industries
Winter Haven, FL
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Collected curbside trash and recyclables on assigned Waste Industries routes.
- Emptied containers and loaded refuse into collection trucks.
- Inspected truck equipment and reported safety issues before daily routes.
Lifeguard
LEGOLAND Florida
Winter Haven, FL
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Monitored LEGOLAND Florida water attractions for guest safety and rule compliance.
- Scanned pools and slides for distressed swimmers and unsafe conditions.
- Enforced resort safety rules with families and children across attraction areas.
Cook
KFC
Winter Haven, FL
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Prepared McDonald's menu items using grill, fryer, and sandwich assembly stations
- Followed food safety and sanitation procedures during daily kitchen tasks
- Monitored product quality before serving customers at the counter
Machine Operator Technician
PCA
Winter Haven, FL
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Operated corrugator equipment at Packaging Corporation of America production lines.
- Monitored machine controls and adjusted settings during carton runs.
- Inspected finished corrugated products for quality and print accuracy.
Cook
McDonald's
Winter Haven, FL
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Prepared McDonald's menu items using grill, fryer, and sandwich assembly stations
- Followed food safety and sanitation procedures during daily kitchen tasks
- Monitored product quality before serving customers at the counter
- Cleaned workstations, equipment, and service areas throughout shifts
- Assisted team members with order preparation during busy periods
- Restocked ingredients, packaging, and supplies across kitchen work areas
Education
KPS
Auburndale, FLSkills
- Grill operation
- Fryer operation
- Sandwich assembly
- Order quality control
- Kitchen sanitation
- Food preparation
- Inventory restocking
- Equipment cleaning
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Team communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Calm under pressure
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food presentation
- Dish preparation
- Cleaning and organization
- Multitasking and organization
- Labor management
- Focused and disciplined
Timeline
Cook
Hungry Howie’s
02.2024 - 11.2025
Cashier
Dollar General Market
08.2022 - 01.2024
Machine Operator/Assembler
AF Flanders
12.2021 - 06.2022
Trash Collector
Waste Industries
10.2020 - 11.2021
Lifeguard
LEGOLAND Florida
01.2020 - 09.2020
Cook
KFC
06.2019 - 10.2019
Machine Operator Technician
PCA
02.2019 - 04.2019
Cook
McDonald's
02.2018 - 02.2019
KPS