Jo Lynn Begay
Maricopa
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook II
Harrahs Ak-Chin Casino
Maricopa
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes for casino guests.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Followed food safety guidelines and sanitation practices consistently.
- Assisted in menu planning and ingredient selection for specials.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during service hours.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Retail Sales Associate
Old Navy
Chandler
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted customers in locating and selecting products in-store.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards to enhance product displays.
- Operated cash register and processed transactions efficiently.
- Managed inventory levels and organized stockroom for easy access.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
Kitting technician
DHL Supply Chain
Livermore
04.2020 - 02.2023
- Selected and picked products accurately based on order requests.
- Maintained organized inventory by labeling and shelving goods appropriately.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient packing and shipping processes.
- Conducted regular quality checks on incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Utilized warehouse management systems to track inventory movement effectively.
- Conducted inventory transactions using scanner gun.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Conducted thorough audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
William Sonoma
City of Industry
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Processed incoming shipments and verified accuracy of received goods.
- Prepared outgoing shipments by packaging items according to company standards.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and shipment schedules.
- Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
Restaurant Manager
Dennys
Gallup
03.2007 - 10.2018
- Managed daily operations to ensure seamless restaurant functionality.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service and operational standards.
- Oversaw inventory management and supply ordering processes efficiently.
- Developed staff schedules to meet business needs and optimize labor costs.
- Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wingate High School
Fort Wingate, NM05-1998
Skills
- Food preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Order fulfillment
- Warehouse safety
- Visual merchandising
- Cash handling
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Shipping and receiving
- Cycle counting
- Shipment unpacking
- Warehouse logistics
- Receiving and processing shipments
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Old Navy
08.2023 - 02.2025
Cook II
Harrahs Ak-Chin Casino
05.2023 - Current
Kitting technician
DHL Supply Chain
04.2020 - 02.2023
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
William Sonoma
12.2018 - 12.2019
Restaurant Manager
Dennys
03.2007 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Wingate High School