DRE SMITH
St Louis
Summary
Reliable Sales Associate with strengths in inventory management, training and customer service. Friendly, knowledgeable and hard-working team player. Proven success in satisfying sales objectives and securing repeat patronage. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Midas hospitality
Saint Louis
01.2024 - Current
- Trained in food safety and sanitation standards
- Passionate about culinary trends and techniques
- Expert in crafting innovative and delicious dishes
- Skilled in managing kitchen operations efficiently
Center Store Clerk
Schnucks
St Louis
09.2012 - Current
- Ordered, stocked, and rotated merchandise in center store area.
- Stocked shelves with items according to planograms or instructions from supervisor.
- Assisted customers with locating desired items in the center store area.
- Checked expiration dates on food products prior to stocking shelves.
- Provided friendly customer service while interacting with customers in the store environment.
- Restocked high-demand items such as milk, bread, eggs., as needed.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
Chef
Wasabi Sushi
St Louis
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Education
Additional Photography
Saint Louis Charter School
Saint Louis, Mo 01.2000 - 01.2013
Skills
- Inventory Tracking
- Multi-Tasking Strength
- Listening Skills
- Relationship Building
- Stocking and Receiving
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Positive and Professional Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Flexible Schedule
- Food safety
- [Type] cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food presentation
- ServSafe certified
- Grilling expertise
- Food plating and presentation
- Knife skills
Certification
ServSafe Food Handler, Employee Food Safety Online Course and Exam
Hobbies and Interests
Cooking
Timeline
Cook
Midas hospitality
01.2024 - Current
Chef
Wasabi Sushi
11.2021 - 06.2023
Center Store Clerk
Schnucks
09.2012 - Current
Additional Photography
Saint Louis Charter School
01.2000 - 01.2013