Thomas Miller
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Proactive and detail-oriented, I excelled at Atria Senior Living by enhancing kitchen efficiency and supporting chefs with food preparation and safety, demonstrating a dedicated work ethic and expertise in health code compliance. My customer service skills, honed as a Cashier at Dairy Queen, ensured repeat business through positive interactions and accurate transactions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Assistant
Atria Senior Living
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, resulting in timely meal service.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Provided backup support to other staff members during busy periods or staff shortages.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Assisted in reducing kitchen waste through careful portion control measures.
- Promoted accident prevention through proper and acceptable levels of sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen.
- Developed strong communication skills by coordinating effectively with front-of-house staff during busy shifts.
- Trained new kitchen assistants on standard operating procedures and best practices, leading to a more efficient team overall.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
Cashier
Dairy Queen
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Managed cash drawer accurately, ensuring all transactions balanced at end of day.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Central High School
Cunningham, TN05-2024
Skills
- Chef support
- Dishwashing
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Safety
- Food storage protocol
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Food Storage
- Health Code Compliance
- Inventory Monitoring
- Positive Attitude
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Time management skills
- Cash Handling
- Customer Relations
- Cash Register Operation
- Written and verbal communication
- Order Taking
- Basic Math Competence
- Payment Processing
- Product restocking
- Conflict Resolution
- Product Knowledge
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
Atria Senior Living
11.2023 - Current
Cashier
Dairy Queen
05.2022 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Central High School
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