Jay Lewis
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
Driven by a passion for culinary excellence and outstanding customer service, I honed my skills at Jersey Mike's, mastering both the art of sandwich making and the nuances of engaging customer interactions. My expertise extends to barista duties and meticulous food preparation, ensuring satisfaction and efficiency, and ability to maintain a pristine work environment while in fast-paced settings. I also have work that broadens to team-oriented Retail Sales Associate experience recognized for generating consistent personal sales accomplishments. Dedicated to listening to customer needs and preferences, expertly matching products and driving loyalty. Brings in-depth knowledge of product use and care requirements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Staff
Jersey Mike's
Warner Robins, GA
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Create customized cold sub orders.
- Prepared hot subs efficiently.
- Prepare food and produce.
- Handled customer transactions efficiently.
- Maintaining a clean work environment.
- Stocked and replenished kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized work surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Operated various kitchen appliances such as mixers, slicers, ovens, grills .
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift.
- Operated industrial mixers and other food processing machinery to support kitchen operations.
- Cleaned and sanitized frequently to maintain health code standards.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Kitchen Worker
Kung Fu Tea
Warner Robins, GA
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Cooked and prepared boba balls.
- Brewing and steeping infused tea.
- Ensured timely and consistent replenishment of boba.
- Sanitized dishes and maintained cleanliness of the workspace.
- Stocked refrigerators with prepared foods and beverages.
- Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
- Complied with all sanitation requirements while cleaning kitchen surfaces, floors and walls.
Cashier and Sales Associate
Office Depot
Warner Robins, GA
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Operated the cash register.
- Handled customer care.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Fulfilling online orders.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
- Curbsides orders.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Kitchen and Cashier
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fort Walton Beach, FL
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Prepared smoothies according to customer orders, using fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Prepping food and keeping the kitchen area clean.
- Working at the cashier.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Created new shakes and smoothies using fresh, available produce to reach wide range of customer preferences.
- Organized kitchen space efficiently for maximum productivity.
- Adhered to all recipes, portion sizes, cooking methods and presentation specifications as set forth by the restaurant.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
- Followed established protocols and made smoothies according to company recipes.
- Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
- Served food and beverages at take-out counters to provide fast service to waiting guests.
- Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various types of smoothies available in order to provide accurate descriptions to customers.
- Assisted customers with menu selections, providing nutritional information as requested.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for preparing smoothies.
Barista and Cashier
Dunkin' Donuts
Fort Walton, FL
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided customer service while processing sales at the cash register.
- Prepared meals according to the recipe or customers' preferences.
- Maintain a tidy and sanitary kitchen environment.
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, including cleaning coffee machines, countertops, and seating areas.
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
- Prepared and served hot or cold beverages.
- Prepared and served a variety of coffee drinks, including espresso, cappuccino, and latte, adhering to specific recipes and presentation standards.
- Utilized coffee maker, espresso machine and French press to prepare coffee.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators or heating equipment to verify proper functioning.
- Recommended pastries and sandwiches to pair with customers' beverages.
- Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
- Washed and cleaned coffee maker, french press and espresso machine to remove mineral and hard water deposits.
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested appealing products.
Education
High school diploma -
Warner Robins High School
Warner Robins, GA05.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Barber School
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GASkills
- Customer Service
- Culinary Preparation
- Barista Expertise
- Meal Preparation
- Cash Register Operation
- Table Maintenance
- Retail sales
- Food service
- Supply restocking
- Food preparation
- Sandwich making
- Grilling and frying
- Ingredient preparation
Willingtorelocate
- San Diego, CA
- Miami, FL
- Island of Hawai'i, HI
Certification
- TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BARBERING ASSISTANCE OF MAY,4TH 2023 AT CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
- TECHNICAL CERTICICATE IN BARBERING FUNDAMENTALS OF DECEMBER, 9TH 2022 AT CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Staff
Jersey Mike's
08.2024 - 11.2024
Kitchen Worker
Kung Fu Tea
01.2024 - 06.2024
Cashier and Sales Associate
Office Depot
02.2022 - 05.2023
Kitchen and Cashier
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
06.2021 - 10.2021
Barista and Cashier
Dunkin' Donuts
02.2019 - 08.2019
High school diploma -
Warner Robins High School
Some College (No Degree) - Barber School
Central Georgia Technical College