Lorilye Ely
McHenry,IL
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with a solid background in maintaining cleanliness and organization in high-paced environments. Proficient in cash handling and educating customers about menu offerings, while ensuring a safe and enjoyable dining experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Starbucks
Lakemoor, IL
04.2026 - Current
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Informed customers about menu items and seasonal offerings to enhance their dining experience.
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure a safe workspace.
- Committed recipes to memory to enhance service speed and beverage quality. for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Restocked ingredients to ensure consistent availability for coffee drink preparation. with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
- Labeled containers of milk according to expiration dates for proper inventory management. of milk for use in coffee drinks according to expiration dates.
- Designed promotional displays to attract customers to special events and café promotions.
Food Service Worker
MJs Coffee Bar
McHenry, Illinois
08.2023 - 06.2026
- Provided friendly customer service, addressing inquiries and taking orders efficiently.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Stocked supplies and ingredients, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Executed opening and closing duties, setting up workstations with necessary supplies for efficient service.
- Operated a cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Managed multiple responsibilities to ensure consistent food service quality and customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the coffee bar area.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Trained and directed new employees, fostering a knowledgeable and efficient team.
Cashier /Garden Associate
Home Depot
Ingleside, Illinois
03.2025 - 04.2026
- Managed cash payments to ensure secure and efficient checkout., credit, and gift card transactions accurately and securely.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and store navigation.
- Maintained clean and organized checkout area for a pleasant shopping experience.
- Enforced store policies regarding returns and exchanges with professionalism.
- Assisted customers in selecting plants and garden supplies.
- Maintained attractive garden center and organized product displays to promote customer interest.
- Executed maintenance of outdoor garden areas through weeding, pruning, fertilizing, and watering to ensure healthy plant growth.
Cashier/Garden Worker
Harms Farm & Garden Center
McHenry, Illinois
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided knowledgeable recommendations.
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area to enhance customer experience.
- Handled cash, credit, and digital payments while ensuring security protocols were followed.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise and ensured proper labeling for easy access.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep the store operational.
Education
Cosmetology
Cosmetology And Spa Academy
Crystal Lake, IL08-2027
High School Diploma -
McHenry Community High School
McHenry, IL05-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Recipe memorization
- Food safety regulations
- Equipment sanitation
- Cash handling
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Opening and closing duties
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and creativity
Timeline
Barista
Starbucks
04.2026 - Current
Cashier /Garden Associate
Home Depot
03.2025 - 04.2026
Cashier/Garden Worker
Harms Farm & Garden Center
06.2024 - 09.2024
Food Service Worker
MJs Coffee Bar
08.2023 - 06.2026
Cosmetology
Cosmetology And Spa Academy
High School Diploma -
McHenry Community High School