Blake Smith
Calumet City
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Columbus
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepared and cooked menu items following Applebee's recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food prep areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during service hours.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure quality and compliance in food handling.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation and delivery.
Store Associate
Super Target
Tinley Park
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided friendly service.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise to maintain a neat display.
- Operated cash register and processed transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional, and polite support for sales and service needs.
Food Prep Cook
Potbelly
Chicago
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared ingredients for sandwiches, salads, and soups following company recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in food prep areas and kitchen stations.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to support food preparation tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
Package Handler
UPS
Chicago
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Sorted packages by size and destination for efficient processing.
- Operated conveyor belts to move packages through sorting systems.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks following safety protocols.
- Assisted team members in maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Cashier
Walmart
Chicago
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately at the point of sale.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided excellent service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area.
- Operated cash register and processed transactions.
Education
Chicago Excel Academy
Chicago, IllinoisSkills
- Food safety
- Menu preparation
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Recipe adherence
- Safety compliance
- Package sorting
Equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Process optimization
- Sales processing
- Team collaboration
- Retail merchandising
- Food safety compliance
- Product knowledge
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Work ethic
- Conflict resolution
- Training and onboarding
Timeline
Cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
07.2025 - 12.2025
Store Associate
Super Target
06.2023 - 01.2024
Food Prep Cook
Potbelly
04.2020 - 02.2021
Package Handler
UPS
10.2018 - 02.2019
Cashier
Walmart
09.2017 - 06.2018
Chicago Excel Academy