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Shamari Fields
Akron,OH
Summary
Experienced professional with focus on food preparation and kitchen efficiency. Capable of maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation in fast-paced environments. Skilled in preparing ingredients and assisting chefs to ensure smooth kitchen operations. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
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Certification
Work history
Restoration HardwareCleveland, OH, United States of America
Prep Cook/ Line Cook
12 2023 - Current
Job overview
- Managed pressure effectively during busy periods, maintaining high-quality output.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the work area.
- Followed recipes accurately to deliver consistent taste and quality.
- Monitored equipment operation and controlled settings to steam, roast and grill food.
- Followed kitchen opening and closing procedures when preparing cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new kitchen staff members for seamless integration into team operations.
- Provided assistance in food plating, ensuring attractive presentation to enhance customer satisfaction.
Bon Appetit, Compass GroupCleveland, OH, United States of America
Banquet Server/Bartender
08 2022 - 01 2024
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Optimised transition between functions, cleaning space after banquet completion and verifying equipment and supplies were stored and restocked.
The Well CDCAkron, Oh, United State Of America
Small Business Owner/ Lead Barista
01 2021 - 12 2023
Job overview
- Managed daily operations for smooth functioning of the business.
- Conducted annual performance reviews to deliver constructive feedback and promote employee growth.
- Recipe & menu development utilizing online marketing
- Made and served high-volume beverages with speed, quality and consistency, thriving in fast-paced cafe environments.
- Used excellent memorisation skills to maintain extensive drinks menu, ingredients and recipe knowledge.
Education
The University of Akron
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
2014 - 2017 (3 education.years_Label)
Skills
- Business Management and Development
- Cost Control
- Photographic Editing
- Safe Food Handling Procedures
- Servsafe Certified
- Knife Technique & Safety
- Time Management
- Excellent communication
- Efficient multi-tasking
- Staff supervision
Certification
- ServSafe Certification (Person in Charge), The Well CDC - 2022-Present
Timeline
Prep Cook/ Line Cook
Restoration Hardware
12 2023 - Current
Banquet Server/Bartender
Bon Appetit, Compass Group
08 2022 - 01 2024
Small Business Owner/ Lead Barista
The Well CDC
01 2021 - 12 2023
The University of Akron
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
2014 - 2017 (3 education.years_Label)