Darren Lewis
Denver
Summary
Dedicated crew member with strong cash handling and customer service skills. Proven ability to maintain high standards in fast-paced environments, ensuring positive guest experiences while adhering to food safety guidelines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Member
Taco Bell
Cheyenne
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Monitored inventory levels and replenished supplies during shifts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations in fast-paced environment.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while adhering to food safety guidelines.
- Coordinated with team members to maintain smooth service flow during peak hours.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments accurately at the register.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Engaged with guests to enhance overall customer experience through quality service.
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
- Maintained organized storage areas for food products, beverages and restaurant supplies.
- Followed all safety guidelines while operating equipment such as slicers, fryers and ovens.
- Packed fast food products in approved containers, cups, and bags.
- Drove team success by quickly completing assigned tasks.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding food handling procedures.
- Presented orders to guests within anticipated service times.
- Ensured food quality met company standards for presentation and temperature through consistent monitoring.
- Checked expiration dates on all products before serving them to customers.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining portion control and presentation within service goal times.
- Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payments, returns and exchanges.
- Organized dining room tables with condiments, napkins and other necessities prior to seating guests.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Maintained an organized work area to ensure efficient operations.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Served food and beverages at take-out counters to provide fast service to waiting guests.
- Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
Caregiver
Love & Embrace LLC
Cheyenne
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to enhance trust and communication.
- Implemented individualized care plans to meet specific client needs and preferences, ensuring personalized support.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Coordinated medical appointments and transportation for clients as needed.
- Ensured a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment for clients.
- Collaborated with team members to improve caregiving practices and procedures.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Promoted independence and self-care skills, empowering clients in bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Arranged transportation services for clients.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Crew Member
Subway
Cheyenne
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Prepared and assembled sandwiches according to customer specifications.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies during shifts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to support efficient operations in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted customers in placing orders and answered questions about menu items.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while adhering to food safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during peak hours.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments accurately at the register.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Served food promptly to enhance guest satisfaction and overall dining experience.
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Organized and restocked supplies to support operations and team productivity.
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
- Maintained organized storage areas for food products, beverages and restaurant supplies.
- Followed all safety guidelines while operating equipment such as slicers, fryers and ovens.
- Packed fast food products in approved containers, cups, and bags.
- Drove team success by quickly completing assigned tasks.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
- Presented orders to guests within anticipated service times.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding food handling procedures.
- Checked expiration dates on all products before serving them to customers.
- Monitored quality of food served to ensure it met company standards for presentation and temperature.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining portion control and presentation within service goal times.
- Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items such as sandwiches, salads and pizzas.
- Organized dining room tables with condiments and necessities to prepare for guest seating and ensure a welcoming atmosphere.
- Maintained an organized work area to ensure efficient operations.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Served food and beverages at take-out counters to provide fast service to waiting guests.
- Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
Crew Member
Jimmy John's
Cheyenne
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Prepared and assembled sandwiches according to customer specifications.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies to ensure uninterrupted service during shifts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to support efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted customers in placing orders and answered questions about menu items.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while adhering to food safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during peak hours.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments accurately at the register.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
- Delivered excellent customer service to enhance guest satisfaction and create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Organized and restocked supplies to support operations and team productivity.
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
- Maintained organized storage areas for food products, beverages and restaurant supplies.
- Followed all safety guidelines while operating equipment such as slicers, fryers and ovens.
- Packed fast food products in approved containers, cups, and bags.
- Drove team success by quickly completing assigned tasks.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
- Presented orders to guests within anticipated service times.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding food handling procedures.
- Checked expiration dates on all products before serving them to customers.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining portion control and presentation within service goal times.
- Monitored quality of food served to ensure it met company standards for presentation and temperature.
- Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items such as sandwiches, salads and pizzas.
- Organized dining room tables with condiments, napkins and other necessities prior to seating guests.
- Maintained an organized work area to ensure efficient operations.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Served food and beverages at take-out counters to provide fast service to waiting guests.
- Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
Graveyard Cashier
Loaf 'N Jug
Longmont
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided prompt service.
- Managed inventory by restocking merchandise and checking for expiration dates.
- Handled cash, credit, and debit transactions accurately at all times.
- Monitored security of the store and reported suspicious activities promptly.
- Promoted loyalty programs and special offers to enhance customer retention and satisfaction.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and there is adequate change.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about products and services offered.
- Answered incoming calls promptly and courteously while providing helpful information to callers.
- Addressed customer complaints in a professional manner while seeking solutions that would satisfy both parties involved.
- Enforced loss prevention policies within the store to prevent shoplifting incidents.
- Reported any discrepancies in inventory levels or pricing issues immediately to management staff members.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise for sale when needed.
- Greeted customers entering the store and provided assistance with locating items.
- Performed tasks to support other departments by stocking shelves and restocking returned items.
- Assisted customers in making payment transactions, including credit and debit cards, cash, checks and gift cards.
- Balanced cash register drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received against receipts issued.
- Completed inventory counts on assigned shelves throughout the day to ensure product availability for customers.
- Recorded all transactions accurately using computerized point-of-sale system, ensuring financial accountability.
- Followed safety procedures during handling hazardous materials such as chemicals or cleaning supplies.
- Performed daily cleaning duties to maintain the store's cleanliness standards.
- Informed customers of current sales promotions, discounts, coupons.
- Verified age for restricted items such as tobacco or alcohol purchases.
- Accepted and processed credit and cash payments, making correct change from cash register drawer.
- Maintained product levels by loading goods on racks and endcaps.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and offered assistance with products and services.
- Requested and carefully reviewed identification for alcohol, tobacco and other sales with age minimums.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers, improving team efficiency and service quality.
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Established or identified prices of goods and services and tabulated bills with optical price scanners and cash registers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Niwot Hs
Longmont, CO05-2015
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Safe food handling
- Quality control checks
- Food preparation
- Cooking
- Beverage preparation
- Inventory management
- Point-of-sale transactions
- Point-of-sale system
- Cash handling
- Drive-thru operations
- Taking orders
- Cleaning
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Time management
- Multitasking ability
- Adaptability under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Following procedures
- Organization skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Clear communication
- Positive company representation
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Complex problem solving
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Multitasking and organization
- Basic math
- Customer service
- Quality assurance
- Machine operations
- Table setting
- Safety awareness
- Beverage preparation
- Point-of-sale system
Certification
CMA
Timeline
Crew Member
Taco Bell
01.2024 - 11.2025
Caregiver
Love & Embrace LLC
03.2022 - 08.2023
Crew Member
Subway
10.2019 - 01.2021
Crew Member
Jimmy John's
06.2016 - 09.2018
Graveyard Cashier
Loaf 'N Jug
11.2014 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Niwot Hs