Khallia Gay
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dynamic team player with extensive experience in customer service and food preparation at Panera Bread. Proven ability to enhance dining experiences through effective teamwork and adaptability. Skilled in cash handling and safety compliance, consistently maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Member
Taco Bell
Brooklyn, NY
2024.03 - 2026.03
- Assisted customers with menu selections and ensured a positive dining experience.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Operated cash registers, processed payments, and handled customer transactions efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dining area and kitchen workspace.
- Prepared food items according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Followed safety and sanitation standards to ensure a safe work environment.
- Stocked supplies and ingredients to keep the kitchen fully operational at all times
- Ingredient Prep: Wash, chop, slice, and stock food ingredients
Team Member
Panera Bread
New York, New York
2022.10 - 2023.10
- Prepared food items according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Ingredient Prep: Wash, chop, slice, and stock food ingredients in the kitchen.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dining area and kitchen workspace.
- Operated cash registers, processed payments, and handled customer transactions efficiently.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and ensured a positive dining experience.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
Team Member
Checkers Rally's
New York, New York
2018.01 - 2020.03
- Prepared menu items, including sandwiches and fries, adhering to standard portion sizes and recipes.
- Operated cash registers, processing payments and managing customer transactions efficiently.
- Maintained sanitation by cleaning fry stations, grills, and dining areas per health regulations.
- Assisted customers with menu selections to enhance overall dining experience.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
Commercial Cleaner
Fisher Brothers Cleaning Company
New York, New York
2017.12 - 2018.01
- Maintained cleanliness of commercial spaces using appropriate cleaning techniques.
- Swept and mopped floors, dusted surfaces, and vacuumed carpets in commercial buildings.
- Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.
- Replenished supply of hand soap, paper towels, and other consumables.
- Cleaned and sanitized restrooms using appropriate cleaning products.
- Operated cleaning equipment and tools to ensure thorough sanitation.
- Followed safety protocols while handling chemicals and cleaning agents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson HS
Brooklyn, NY1998-06
Skills
- Food safety practices
- Point of sale
- Cash handling
- Product knowledge
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependability and reliability
- Adaptability
- Customer service
Certification
ServSafe Food Handler
References
- Curtis Guaman, Coworker, 201-647-3570
- Adriane Brown, Former Manager, 347-457-2527
Skills
Greeting customers, Taking orders, Answering menu questions, Resolving service issues, Assembling menu items according to recipes, Operating fryers and grills, Processing payments, Handling cash, Cleaning the dining area, Washing dishes, Sweeping/mopping floors, Maintaining a sanitized workspace, Floors: Sweep, mop, and vacuum office areas, hallways, and stairwells, Restrooms: Sanitize toilets, sinks, and mirrors; mop floors and replenish supplies (soap, paper towels, toilet paper), Trash Removal: Empty trash bins, recycling receptacles, and sanitize trash cans, Surface Disinfection: Dust furniture, wipe down tables, and disinfect high-touch areas like doorknobs and elevator buttons, Common Areas: Clean office breakrooms, kitchens, and lounges
Timeline
Team Member
Taco Bell
2024.03 - 2026.03
Team Member
Panera Bread
2022.10 - 2023.10
Team Member
Checkers Rally's
2018.01 - 2020.03
Commercial Cleaner
Fisher Brothers Cleaning Company
2017.12 - 2018.01
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson HS