Open To Work
Taknechia Varsha Holton
Luxora
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Dedicated professional experienced in environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, osha and health code requirements.
Structured professional with several years of experience preparing food for restaurant customers. Customer-oriented team player skilled in kitchen equipment operations, menu design and kitchen supervision. Familiar with various cooking methods and sanitation procedures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook an cashier
McDonald's Restaurant
Osceola
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepared food items according to company standards and recipes.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during busy shifts.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations to ensure a safe environment.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure quality.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported training of new staff on kitchen procedures and techniques.
- Communicated effectively with front-line staff to coordinate food service flow.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately at a busy retail environment.
- Assisted customers in locating merchandise and provided product information.
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area to enhance customer experience.
- Handled cash, credit, and electronic payments following company procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations during peak hours.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns with professionalism and patience.
- Stocked shelves and replenished inventory to support sales efforts throughout the store.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Sales consultant , sales associate,
Bath & Body Works Inc.
Cape Girardeau
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Assisted customers in selecting products to enhance their shopping experience.
- Demonstrated product knowledge to educate customers on benefits and usage.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Participated in team meetings to share insights and improve sales strategies.
- Supported inventory management by restocking shelves and tracking product availability.
- Analyzed customer needs and identified solutions to meet their requirements.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to increase sales revenue.
- Increased revenue by skillfully upselling and closing customer sales and driving product benefits around client needs.
- Analyzed customer needs and preferences to recommend appropriate products.
- Provided detailed product information to customers, including features, prices, and availability.
- Performed cold calls to prospective customers to introduce company offerings.
- Listened to customers to understand needs and refer to optimal services.
- Greeted incoming customers and provided expert sales and service to drive revenue.
- Generated sales across complete sales cycle process from prospecting through contract negotiations and closings.
- Participated in regular training sessions on new products, services, and industry trends.
- Demonstrated products in effort to show potential buyers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Handled credit and debit card payment processing to complete purchasing experience.
- Boosted client satisfaction ratings by offering proactive resolution ideas while driving actionable responses to questions, concerns or challenges.
- Landed new customer accounts through consistent combination of perseverance, dedicated cold calling, and exceptional service.
- Created customized presentations for potential customers based on their requirements.
- Generated daily reports on sales activities for management review.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies, and security practices.
- Collaborated with marketing team to design promotional materials for campaigns.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales activities in the CRM system.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing processes and procedures.
- Monitored competitor activity and pricing strategies to adjust accordingly.
- Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products and services.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Set up meetings with potential clients and listened to their wishes and concerns.
- Prepared and delivered appropriate presentations on products and services.
- Negotiated deals and handled complaints or objections.
- Developed and maintained relationships with new and existing clients to increase sales revenue.
- Conducted market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluated customer needs actively.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Conducted market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs.
- Maximized sales by keeping areas tidy, fully stocked and correctly priced.
- Operated register, handled cash and processed credit card transactions.
- Replenished and arranged items to maintain appearance.
- Increased profitability and revenue by identifying customer needs and determining appropriate offerings.
- Recognized security risks to properly handle situations.
- Reset store displays for special events and seasonal merchandise changes.
- Recruited, hired and trained new hires to optimize profitability.
- Conferred with management to offer feedback on operations and promotions based on customer preferences and purchasing habits.
- Analyzed sales space capacities based on system parameters, securing high stock availability.
- Reduced process lags by training employees on best practices and protocols.
- Engaged casual shoppers to provide information about featured products and recommend merchandise, driving sales opportunities.
Store manager ,stocker,cashier and cook
Casey’s gas station
Kennett
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Oversaw daily store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted regular stock assessments.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices.
- Handled cash management, including deposits and register reconciliation.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to attract customers.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently to maintain satisfaction.
- Coordinated scheduling and staffing to meet peak demand periods.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
- Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.
- Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
Education
River Valley
Jonesboro, ARSkills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Cooking techniques
- Recipe management
- Customer service
- Inventory control
- Data entry
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer relationship management
- Sales analysis
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Detail orientation
- Strong problem solver
- Data management
- Technical support
- Professional and mature
- Lifeguard operations
- Safety consultation
- Weather monitoring
- Effective problem-solver
- Leadership qualities
- Strong swimming skills
- Strong client relations
- Full safety compliance
- Reliability
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Distressed person rescue
- Cash handling
- Inventory management
- Data entry expertise
- Accurate data entry
- Alpha-numeric data entry
- Real-time data entry
- Market research data entry
- Computer literacy and data entry
Languages
English
Beginner
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Professional sales representative
- Sales associate
- Professional hand packer
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteSalary Range
$11/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Cook an cashier
McDonald's Restaurant
10.2025 - 12.2025
Sales consultant , sales associate,
Bath & Body Works Inc.
01.2017 - 10.2018
Store manager ,stocker,cashier and cook
Casey’s gas station
01.2011 - 01.2017
River Valley