Jazmond Jennings
Houston,TX
Summary
Results-oriented professional with strong business background. Skilled in overseeing financial, operational, marketing and customer service areas. Proven abilities in launching and growing successful businesses. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Team Member
Raising Cane's
Houston, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies such as food items, utensils, and equipment.
- Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware between tasks.
- Provided guidance to team members on best practices in customer service.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store, providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Company Owner
Jaz's Creative Kitchen
Houston, TX
01.2018 - Current
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Developed long-term relationships with key clients, vendors and service providers.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators, and freezers.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Sales Associate
Ware My Kicks
Houston, TX
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages..
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Education
Student -
Klein Cain High School
Klein Texas05.2025
Skills
- Policy and Procedure Implementation
- Recruiting and Training
- Personnel Management
- Staffing
- Team Management
- Business Growth
- Marketing
- Employee Motivation
- Paperwork Processing
- Report Generation
- Product Knowledge
- Upselling and Cross-Selling
- Store Maintenance
- Active Listening
- Problem Resolution
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Promotional Support
- Service Upselling
- Report Transcription
- Product Sales
- Guest experiences
- Supply Restocking
- Customer interaction
- Kitchen Support
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Food Preparation
- Food safety procedures
- Taking Orders
- Food presentation
- Order Taking
- Water Sampling
- Equipment Inspection
- Hazard Detection
- Safety Procedures
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Decision-Making
- Task Prioritization
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Issue Resolution
- Analytical Thinking
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Water Rescue Procedures
Certification
- Food Handlers License
Additional Information
I'm a 17 year old credited chief. I started my own cooking business at the age of 12. I am very reliable and trustworthy and always complete tasks to the best of my ability. I am sociable, a good communicator and not afraid of hard work.
Affiliations
- Aquatic Science
- 2 year advance culinary arts
- Mentor
Timeline
Restaurant Team Member
Raising Cane's
11.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Ware My Kicks
02.2023 - 10.2023
Company Owner
Jaz's Creative Kitchen
01.2018 - Current
Student -
Klein Cain High School