Yameeka Cheree Billingslea
Atlanta
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in food preparation, customer service, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Skilled in high-volume dining, efficient service, and meeting diverse customer needs with a positive attitude and attention to detail. Eager to bring strong teamwork and organizational skills to a new role, ensuring exceptional service and operational efficiency.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work 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.
Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta
01.2022 - Current
Publix Grocery Store
01.2020 - Current
Food Service Worker
Lenbrook Atlanta
Atlanta
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Assisted in food preparation, following safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Prepared and served meals to residents in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service operations.
- Managed inventory of food supplies and reported shortages as needed.
- Provided excellent customer service to residents during meal service.
- Supported special dietary needs by understanding individual preferences.
- Trained new staff on food handling procedures and equipment use.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
Food Service Worker
Compass Group USA (Bon Appetite)
Atlanta
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Prepared and served meals to residents in a timely manner.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Assisted in food preparation, following safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service operations.
- Managed inventory of food supplies and reported shortages as needed.
- Provided excellent customer service to residents during meal service.
- Supported special dietary needs by understanding individual preferences.
- Trained new staff on food handling procedures and equipment use.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
Food Service Worker
IKEA
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared and served meals to residents in a timely manner.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Assisted in food preparation, following safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service operations.
- Managed inventory of food supplies and reported shortages as needed.
- Provided excellent customer service to residents during meal service.
- Supported special dietary needs by understanding individual preferences.
- Trained new staff on food handling procedures and equipment use.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
Salesperson
Waffle House
Atlanta
01.1999 - 01.2020
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient order processing.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and kitchen areas.
- Assisted in training new staff on menu items and service standards.
- Handled cash transactions and managed the register accurately.
- Engaged customers to enhance their dining experience at the establishment.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain satisfaction levels.
- Supported inventory management by restocking supplies as needed.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
- Educated customers about products and services offered by the company.
- Advised customers on the latest product features and benefits.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products or services for their needs.
- Provided personalized service to build relationships with customers.
- Maintained current store, product, and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
Education
Compass Group USA (Bon Appetite)
IKEA
Piedmont Hospital
AtlantaPublix Grocery Store
Waffle House
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Culinary Work
- Dining & table service
- Work Ethic
- Soft Skills
- Stocking
- Inventory
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Skills
- Cash Handling
- Point-of-Sale
- Cleaning
- Sanitation
- Compliance
- Safety
- Ingredient Preparation
- Vegetable and Fruit Preparation
- Salad Creation
- Sauce and Dressing Creation
- Food Portioning
- Packaging
- Plating
- Presentation
- Menu Memorization
- Weighing
- Measuring
- Waiting Tables
- Table Bussing
- Table Setting Arrangements
- Table Monitoring
- Turnover
- Bussing Experience
- Assigning Tables
- Server Consolidation
- Server Improvements
- Team Player
- Team Oriented
- High-Energy
- Stamina
- Energetic
- Outgoing
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Productivity
- Efficiency
- Work Assignments
- Staff Motivation
- Discipline
- Replenishing
- Kitchen Station Restocking
- Ingredient Restocking
- Station Preparation
- Customer Satisfaction Focus
- Attention to Customer Service
- Rapport
- Guest Satisfaction
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Warm
- Friendly
- Special Requests
- Substitutions
- Suggestive Selling
- Greeting
- Seating Guests
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Complaint Resolution
- Conflict Negotiation
- Feedback Acceptance
- Public Service
- Positive Attitude
- Transactions
- Billing
- Payment Processing
- Bill Computation
- Check Payment Processing
- Cash Register Operations
- Point-of-Sale Software
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Counter Cleaning
- Dining Room Cleaning
- Upkeep
- Cleaning Practices
- Sweeping
- Mopping
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Environmental Compliance
- Food Handlers Permit
- Quality Control
- Temperature Monitoring
- Temperature Requirements
- Standards Compliance
- Covid-19 Safety Protocols
- Multitasking
- Patient Dietary Requirements
- Preservation Methods
Timeline
Food Service Worker
Lenbrook Atlanta
08.2024 - 05.2025
Food Service Worker
Compass Group USA (Bon Appetite)
03.2022 - 07.2024
Piedmont Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Food Service Worker
IKEA
01.2021 - 05.2022
Publix Grocery Store
01.2020 - Current
Salesperson
Waffle House
01.1999 - 01.2020
Compass Group USA (Bon Appetite)
IKEA
Piedmont Hospital
Publix Grocery Store
Waffle House