SHAMEKA JONES
Los Angeles
Summary
“I’m a strong team player who’s reliable, dedicated, and always ready to support others to get the job done. I thrive in fast-paced environments, stay focused under pressure, and take pride in working efficiently while maintaining quality.”
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook/Brand Ambassador
Eleven8
Los Angeles
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Prepared diverse menu items in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Collaborated with team to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
Line Cook
Smashburger
Los Angeles
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, including all cooking surfaces, utensils, and equipment.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising product quality or service times.
- Memorized restaurant recipes to accurately and quickly prepare dishes.
- Stocked and maintained prep stations to reduce wait times and shortages.
Bakery Clerk
Ralph's
Los Angeles
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Prepared various baked goods including cakes, cookies, muffins, pies, breads and pastries.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift while adhering to safety standards.
- Restocked shelves promptly when inventory ran low during peak hours of business.
- Checked product sell-by dates for freshness, rotating out old products.
- Answered questions about food ingredients, cake designs, and special orders to help customers with preferences.
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
Walmart
Los Angeles
05.2006 - 06.2012
- Operated cash register and accurately processed payments, returns, and data
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while interacting with customers in a friendly manner.
- Counted and balanced cash drawer at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Utilized problem solving skills to effectively handle difficult situations.
- Processed customer transactions quickly and accurately.
Education
Associate of Arts (A.A.) -
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los AngelesTrade Technical College
Los Angeles 06.2019 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High school/ AFOC
Los AngelesSkills
- Time management
- Cleaning and organization
- Highly motivated
- Active listener
- Customer service
- Food preparation
- Cashier
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Line Cook
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Food presentation
- Nutrition awareness
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Certification
- Servsafe certification
- Certificate of Achievement Culinary Arts
- AA Associate of Arts degree
Timeline
Cook/Brand Ambassador
Eleven8
02.2024 - 12.2025
Line Cook
Smashburger
01.2023 - 11.2023
Trade Technical College
06.2019 - 06.2021
Bakery Clerk
Ralph's
07.2016 - 09.2018
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
Walmart
05.2006 - 06.2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.) -
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High school/ AFOC