Lamika James
Eastpointe,MI
Summary
Experienced with managing high-paced kitchen environments and leading cooking teams. Utilizes culinary skills and leadership to ensure smooth operations and quality control. Strong understanding of kitchen safety standards and team coordination. Detail-oriented professional with background creating delicious dishes. Dedicated to delivering highest quality customer service. Expert at succeeding in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hi-Lo Operator
AGS Automotive
Sterling Heights, MI
01.2022 - 07.2025
- Assisted in training new team members on Hi-Lo operation procedures, ensuring their success within the role.
- Maximized available storage capacity by skillfully stacking and arranging materials according to established guidelines.
- Expedited order fulfillment with precise organization and efficient use of storage space in the warehouse.
- Regularly exceeded performance expectations, earning recognition from management for dedication and commitment to the role.
Production Worker (Temp)
Chrysler Assembly Plant
Trenton, MI
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Line Cook
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
Detroit, MI
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Streamlined food prep processes, reducing waste while maintaining high-quality standards in dish presentation.
- Collaborated with management to create seasonal menus, incorporating customer feedback and nutritional guidelines.
- Monitored inventory levels, coordinating ordering schedules to minimize shortages and overstock situations.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Developed strong teamwork skills by collaborating with other line cooks to maintain a smooth workflow during busy shifts.
Lead Line Cook
Red Lobster Restaurant
Detroit, MI
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation in kitchen operations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper cooking methods and equipment usage.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Hi Lo Driver
Magna Seating Detroit
Detroit, MI
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Verified item accuracy by referring to pulling orders and batch numbers.
- Expedited order fulfillment with precise organization and efficient use of storage space in the warehouse.
- Studied production schedules to determine material requirements, movements and deliveries.
- Cleaned work area regularly by removing empty wood and plastic pallets and arranging for pickup of discarded pallets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kettering High School
Detroit, MI06.2012
Skills
- Workplace cleanliness
- Product packing
- Product packaging
- Team leadership
- Cooking techniques
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Production Worker (Temp)
Chrysler Assembly Plant
01.2024 - 05.2025
Line Cook
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
07.2022 - 09.2024
Hi-Lo Operator
AGS Automotive
01.2022 - 07.2025
Hi Lo Driver
Magna Seating Detroit
08.2020 - 04.2021
Lead Line Cook
Red Lobster Restaurant
01.2020 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Kettering High School
Personal Information
Gender