MASON KIRKSEY
Emergency Medical Technician
Chicago,IL
Summary
Motivated and adaptable worker with six years of combined kitchen, customer service, and retail experience. Known for staying calm under pressure, learning quickly, and maintaining efficiency , food safety, and great customer service. I bring strong communication skills, a dependable work ethic, and a commitment to doing my job correctly. I grow, take on new challenges and contribute to any team I'm on. I am also an EMT trained in basic emergency care.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Imagine Englewood If
Imagine Englewood IF
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Prepared Foods Team Member
Whole Foods Market Inc
04.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted customers with prepared food selections and answered basic product questions in a friendly manner.
- Maintained clean prep areas, restocked supplies, and organized workstations for smooth daily operations. Including dishwashing and routine deep cleaning.
- Followed food safety guidelines for temperature control, storage, and cross-contamination prevention.
- Supported daily production by assembling salads, family dinners, other hot foods, and other prepared items according to organizational standards.
- Supportedproper documentation including verifying labels, expiration dates, and allergens.
Cook 2
GO GREEN FRESH MARKET
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Supplied deli with made-to-order and grab and go deli meals, smoothies, and beverage requests while maintaining service pace.
- Prepped, prepared and delivered catering meals for groups of 50-60 3-4 days per week. As well as catering for 150-200 people for monthly community events.
- Tasked with implementing new vegan and vegetarian items on the regular menu.
- Handled food prep, labeling, rotation, and documentation to keep product organized and ready for service.
- Assist with dishwashing and general kitchen cleaning to support a clean, sanitary work environment.
Core Team Member
SWEETGREEN
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepared in-house and online orders quickly and accurately on the line, supporting smooth meal preparation.
- Maintained food safety compliance, cleaned and sanitized workstations, and kept stations stocked throughout shifts.
- Supported general cleaning and custodial tasks across the shift to keep the restaurant organized and ready for service.
- Operated POS, provided customer service and basic nutritional information using Sweetgreens Nutritent guide.
Crew Member
Chipotle Mexican Grill
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Prepared food items according to portioning and presentation standards for consistent guest experience.
- Maintained clean workstations and followed routine sanitation practices throughout each shift.
- Provided friendly counter service and answered customer questions about menu items and ingredients.
- Supported food safety compliance by following handling procedures and maintaining proper station cleanliness.
- Managed front-line tasks during rush periods while keeping service moving and communication clear.
- Completed closing duties including cleaning, organizing, and resetting stations for the next shift.
- Supported daily food preparation tasks by chopping, grilling, portioning, and organizing ingredients for service.
Education
EMT-b training program - undefined
ELITE AMBULANCE
Chicago03-2026
Certification - Culinary Arts
Kennedy King College
05-2023
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Cleaning, sanitizing and organization
- Food handling and Documentation
- Customer service
- Meal preparation
- Basic life support
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response procedures
- BLS CPR/ AED use
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Prepared Foods Team Member
Whole Foods Market Inc
04.2025 - 05.2026
Cook 2
GO GREEN FRESH MARKET
02.2024 - 12.2025
Core Team Member
SWEETGREEN
10.2022 - 11.2023
Crew Member
Chipotle Mexican Grill
04.2019 - 06.2021
Certification - Culinary Arts
Kennedy King College
EMT-b training program - undefined
ELITE AMBULANCE
Imagine Englewood If
Imagine Englewood IF