Jeremy Austin
Washington,DC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier/Stocker
Dollar Tree
04.2023 - Current
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Prep Cook/Line Cook
TA Country Pride
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Conserved resources by utilizing proper portion control techniques during meal preparation.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Collaborated with the head chef to create seasonal menus and special dishes, offering more variety and selections to customers.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
Sanitation Worker
Maryland Correctional Training Center
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Collected, sorted, and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
- Promoted sustainability by actively participating in community cleanup events and sharing best practices with team members.
- Reduced waste accumulation by promptly collecting and disposing of trash from designated areas.
- Washed down facility walls, floors, and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
- Contributed to a positive company image by professionally interacting with the public while performing sanitation tasks.
- Utilized proper protective gear while handling materials.
- Assisted in basic maintenance and repair of cleaning equipment to reduce downtime.
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Assisted in reducing pest infestations by properly disposing of food waste and maintaining clean surroundings.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
High school diploma -
Bladensburg High School
Bladensburg, MD06.2010
Skills
- Till Counting
- Reliable and Responsible
- Retail Merchandising
- Total Payment Calculation
- Cash Management
- Honest and Dependable
- Reliability and punctuality
- Inventory Management
- Issue Resolution
- Cash Handling
- Guest inquiries
- Safe Food Handling
- Menu Planning
- Temperature Monitoring
- Kitchen Staff Support
- Quality Control
- Waste Sorting
- Equipment Sanitation
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Cashier/Stocker
Dollar Tree
04.2023 - Current
Prep Cook/Line Cook
TA Country Pride
08.2022 - 01.2023
Sanitation Worker
Maryland Correctional Training Center
07.2020 - 04.2022
High school diploma -
Bladensburg High School