LaCrystal Bee
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Energetic Job Title with passion for food and commitment to providing customers with exceptional culinary experiences. Focuses on using fresh ingredients to create flavorful dishes appealing to different palates. Team player offers clear communication and problem-solving.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Happy Smiles Daycare
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Cashier
Home Depot
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Processed over 100 transactions daily with 99.5% accuracy, resulting in enhancing overall customer satisfaction
- Maintained a high level of customer service, resolving customer complaints promptly
- Assisted customers with locating products and answering product-related questions
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating cash registers and other point-of-sale systems
- Responsible for taking customer returns, giving refunds, and restocking each return
- Assisted in setting up promotional displays and holiday products
Food Service Worker
Picadilly Interiors
10.2017 - 10.2022
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenville High
Greenville, MS05.2003
Skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of OSHA guidelines, safety protocols, and procedures
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Food handling
- Cleaning and organization
- Cooking
- Customer Service
- Sanitation
- Supply Restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation Practices
- Food Waste Reduction
- Contamination prevention
- Performance Improvement
- Food plating and presentation
- Food Handler Certification
- Hospitality service expertise
Accomplishments
I am food server safety license qualified
Certification
- Home Health
- Food Safety
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Cashier
Home Depot
06.2023 - 05.2024
Cook
Happy Smiles Daycare
07.2020 - 07.2024
Food Service Worker
Picadilly Interiors
10.2017 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Greenville High