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Parrish Duke

Chicago,IL

Summary

My name is Parrish Duke Im 19 years old and I currently go to Truman College one of the city colleges of chicago. I graduated from Senn High school in 2022. I have worked an ok amount of jobs for my age. I would say some of my skills are being able to talk to people, I would also say I am good at resolving issues and working well with others.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Counselor

LA Fitness
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales.
  • Provided customers with information on product prices, availability, and features.
  • Identified customer needs and recommended appropriate products or services.
  • Assisted customers in completing paperwork for purchases.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer orders and payments.
  • Resolved customer inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in sales process.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Monitored competitor activities to stay ahead in the market trends.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional campaigns for new products and services.
  • Organized events such as trade shows, exhibitions, conferences.
  • Initiated follow-up calls after sales closure to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for products and services related to sales operations.
  • Created presentations highlighting company's capabilities and services offered.
  • Explored potential opportunities for business development initiatives.

Line Cook

Dave's Hot Chicken
Chicago, IL
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
  • Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
  • Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
  • Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
  • Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.

Food Prep Cook

Levy Restaurants
Chicago, IL
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment after each use and followed sanitation procedures.
  • Weighed out ingredients accurately for recipe mixtures.
  • Heated pre-prepared foods when required by recipe instructions.
  • Set up serving stations with appropriate condiments prior to meal service times.
  • Discarded outdated or spoiled food items from storage areas regularly.
  • Served customers promptly in an efficient manner following restaurant protocols.
  • Supported kitchen quality initiatives by following nutrition, safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Processed incoming deliveries, rotated stock and put away new items in correct locations.
  • Prepared simple salads and common entrees.
  • Carved meats into precise cuts for cooking.
  • Handled basic reductions and parboiling without supervision.
  • Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces and taking out trash.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Stocked shelves with necessary ingredients for daily operations.
  • Cooked meals according to customer orders or restaurant menus using various cooking methods including grilling, frying, sautéing, roasting, baking.
  • Accurately measured quantities of ingredients for specific recipes.
  • Operated kitchen tools safely and used great knife skills to quickly prepare ingredients.

Education

High School Diploma -

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL
06.2024

High School Diploma -

Senn High School
Chicago, IL
06.2022

Skills

  • Lead Prospecting
  • Sales Development
  • Business Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Personnel Training
  • Prospecting Skills
  • Staff Training
  • Records Management
  • Customer Needs Assessment

Timeline

Sales Counselor

LA Fitness
05.2023 - 08.2023

Line Cook

Dave's Hot Chicken
09.2022 - 12.2022

Food Prep Cook

Levy Restaurants
07.2021 - 06.2022

High School Diploma -

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

High School Diploma -

Senn High School

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