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James Mays

@jamesmays

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Diligent cook and retail sales associate focused on food safety and customer service.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a team where I can deliver safe, consistent cooking and dependable service—working hard with clear communication, strong organization, and customer-first support to help the business perform at its best.

I’m a diligent cook with strong knowledge of food safety, keeping kitchen areas well-stocked, organized, and clean to maximize productivity. In fast-paced service, I prepare food items using recipes and portioning control, sanitize and clean dishes, and change and sanitize cutting boards and surfaces to prevent cross-contamination.

Alongside cooking, I bring customer-focused retail experience. I drive sales through personalized customer service, manage inventory, implement product displays, and handle customer questions about store policies and concerns; I also led the floral department and managed inventory and retail operations with a strong work ethic and open communication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cook, Prep, Dishwasher, Drive Thru

Sonic Drive-In

Apr 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Prepared food items according to recipes and portioning guidelines, and cleaned and sanitized dishes and work surfaces to prevent cross-contamination at Sonic Drive-In. Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods and maintained order prioritization and accurate service.

Recipe Based Cooking Frying Food Preparation Sanitation Cutting Board Sanitation Prioritization

Retail Sales Associate

Dick's Sporting Goods

Mar 2023 - Jun 2023 (3 months)

Drove sales through personalized customer service, managed inventory, and implemented product displays at Dick's Sporting Goods. Answered customer questions about store policies and helped with product selections and purchases.

Product Merchandising Product Labeling Inventory Management Customer Support Retail Merchandising