Rory Haynes
Challis
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Jersey Mike's Subs, excelling in high-pressure environments. Skilled in food handling and customer service, I consistently enhanced customer satisfaction through meticulous meal preparation and effective communication. Recognized for reducing food waste and maintaining a clean workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Positive, energetic, and reliable, with deep appreciation for outdoor work and teamwork. Knowledge of basic horticulture principles and proficiency in using common landscaping tools and equipment. Dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful, functional outdoor spaces.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Artic Circle
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Cook
Jersey Mike's Subs
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Cashier
Taco Bell
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
Landscaping Crew Member
Peter Flood Landscaping
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Developed expertise in operating various landscaping tools such as mowers, trimmers, blowers efficiently ensuring the safety of self and others.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions while maintaining productivity levels in challenging environments.
- Contributed to team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration on assigned tasks.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Maintained client satisfaction by providing timely and professional landscape maintenance services.
- Revitalized garden areas by planting seasonal flowers, plants, and maintaining mulch beds.
Education
High School Diploma -
IHLA Brain Tree Academy
Twin Falls, IDSkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Seasonal maintenance
- Snow removal
- Water feature installation
- Retaining walls
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Artic Circle
07.2025 - 08.2025
Cook
Jersey Mike's Subs
05.2024 - 09.2024
Cashier
Taco Bell
10.2023 - 04.2024
Landscaping Crew Member
Peter Flood Landscaping
01.2022 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
IHLA Brain Tree Academy