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Kota Gunton

ANTIOCH,CA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in the food service industry, notably at Bufords BBQ. Proven ability in food handling and sanitation, consistently delivering high-quality dishes and exceptional customer service. Skilled in problem-solving and team leadership, fostering a positive environment that enhances performance and customer satisfaction.

Accomplished Assistant Manager with in-depth experience consistently rising through ranks. Well-versed in sales, personnel management, accounting and inventory management. Dedicated to complete knowledge of company products and services for optimized customer service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Waiter/prep Cook Exc..

Bufords Bbq
03.2025 - Current
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.

Assistant Manager

Burger King
04.2022 - 03.2024
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

Cashier Team Lead

Arco Ampm
01.2018 - 03.2020
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.

Morning Stocker

Big Lots
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
  • Pre-assembled containers to be easily selected by packing associates.

Education

GED -

Liberty High
Brentwood, CA
06-2007

Skills

  • Sanitation
  • Order prioritization
  • Surface cleaning
  • Grilling
  • Food handling
  • Dish preparation
  • Problem-solving
  • Food handler certification
  • Stock rotation
  • Shelf stocking
  • Inventory cycle counting
  • Loading and unloading
  • Willing to learn
  • Safe lifting procedures
  • Truck unloading
  • Money handling
  • Customer assistance
  • Supply restocking
  • Positive attitude

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Waiter/prep Cook Exc..

Bufords Bbq
03.2025 - Current

Assistant Manager

Burger King
04.2022 - 03.2024

Cashier Team Lead

Arco Ampm
01.2018 - 03.2020

Morning Stocker

Big Lots
02.2016 - 02.2018

GED -

Liberty High
Kota Gunton