Sara Carey
Fair Oaks,CA
Summary
Team Lead combining restaurant floor leadership with cashiering, food preparation, and customer service in fast-paced service settings. Trains new cashiers and baristas, supports checkout efficiency, and helps keep cash handling, POS transactions, and food-safety routines accurate. Builds clean, organized service areas while keeping orders moving and customers satisfied.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier Team Lead
Dels pizza
Fair Oaks, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Greet customers, answer menu questions, and keep checkout lines moving during busy service periods.
- Support cashier staff by coordinating coverage, monitoring registers, and stepping in during rushes.
- Train new team members on register procedures, customer interactions, and daily service expectations.
Team Lead and Baker
Panera Bread
Citrus Heights, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Process cash and card transactions daily while maintaining accurate register operations and Cashiering.
- Maintain a clean checkout area by restocking displays, organizing merchandise, and keeping the front end presentable.
- Train new cashiers on register procedures, customer service, and accurate payment handling.
- Prepare food and beverages to recipe standards while following Food Safety, Food Handling, and sanitation procedures.
- Prep and bake all breads and pastries each day including icing them.
Shift Leader
Cold Stone Creamery
Roseville, CA
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared ice cream cones, sundaes, and frozen treats to customer preferences while operating soft-serve machines.
- Maintained a clean, sanitary work area by cleaning equipment and following food safety and handling procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels, restocked flavors and toppings, and informed customers about seasonal flavors and limited-time offers.
- Trained new employees on scooping, register operations, opening and closing duties, and accurate daily sales recordkeeping.
Team Member
Wingstop
Folsom, CA
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepared food items to recipe standards, maintained portion control, and kept quality consistent during busy shifts.
- Handled and stored ingredients properly to reduce contamination risks and prevent spoilage.
- Packed takeout orders accurately, supported delivery drivers and pickup customers, and managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced kitchen.
Education
High school diploma - undefined
South Sutter Charter
Roseville, CA05.2020
Skills
Customer service
Upselling
Conflict resolution
Food Safety
Food Handling
Food Preparation
Baking
POS
Cashiering
Cash reconciliation
Leadership
Shift supervision
Team training
Certification
Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Cashier Team Lead
Dels pizza
05.2025 - Current
Team Lead and Baker
Panera Bread
06.2022 - Current
Shift Leader
Cold Stone Creamery
03.2019 - 03.2020
Team Member
Wingstop
08.2018 - 01.2019
High school diploma - undefined
South Sutter Charter