James Jordan
Madison,TN
Summary
Committed to maintaining clean and organized work areas for food prep and storage. Provides active support to cooks by sanitizing equipment and tools, monitoring food portions and filling containers for take-out requests. Eager to help new staff members develop quick, clean workflows without sacrificing service quality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cooking Assistant
Wildfie's Hot Chicken
Nashville , TN
05.2019 - Current
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meats and whisked sauces to prep food for service.
- Performed various sanitation methods to maintain safe, secure and clean kitchen.
- Followed standardized recipes to prepare appetizing and timely lunch and dinner items.
- Labeled and stored food in refrigerator, cooler or freezer to maximize freshness and support food safety.
Cashier Assistant
Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Nashville, TN
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Met customer needs through polite, friendly and attentive service.
- Maintained a clean and safe workspace, ensuring proper sanitation protocols were followed.
- Handled cash drawer responsibly, accurately counting change and ensuring daily balances were correct.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Cleaned, swept, mopped, and disinfected shop area to maintain customer safety and health.
- Worked with other associates to support cashiers and management needs.
- Cleaned and sanitized cashier workstation and scanning area.
- Demonstrated flexibility by working various shifts including weekends, holidays or evenings when required.
- Counted cash drawers before and after shifts to verify accuracy and report discrepancies.
- Reduced wait times for customers by quickly processing transactions and maintaining an organized work area.
- Bagged items securely to minimize breakages and reduce losses.
- Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Assisted with restocking shelves and inventory management to keep the store well-stocked and appealing to customers.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing customer inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Handled high-pressure situations effectively during peak hours while maintaining a professional demeanor towards customers and colleagues.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Supported store operations by assisting with tasks such as cleaning spills, organizing displays, or retrieving carts when necessary.
- Replenished shelves regularly to meet customer demand and maximise sales.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Education
Student -
Pearl-Cohn High School
Nashville, TN08.2021
Skills
- Plating and Presentation
- Temperature Monitoring
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Portion Sizes
- Kitchen Operations
- Chef Assistance
- Sauce Preparation
- High-Volume Environments
- Kitchen Staff Support
- Waste Control
- Cooking Instruction
- Credit Card Transaction Processing
- Food Plating and Assembly
Timeline
Cashier Assistant
Auntie Anne's Pretzels
05.2022 - 03.2024
Cooking Assistant
Wildfie's Hot Chicken
05.2019 - Current
Student -
Pearl-Cohn High School