Cashier/Cook
(Female, Age 44) from Flatgap, KY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Cashier/Cook |
|---|---|
| Salary | $15,300 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Flatgap, KY |
| Years Experience | 1 year |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
i work for a mom and pop convience store/gas station food service. we do breakfast, lunch, dinner small catering as well as sell all manner of convience product.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
run cash register, cook, clean.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
none
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under. make 10 cents above state min. but i love it never the less.
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
yes. coworkers and customers. it’s the best part of my job.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
convience store/gas station. i likej the regulars that come in. and meeting new people as well.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 6
Benefits: 3
Hours: 8
Co-Workers: 8
Supervisors: 8
Job Title: 1
Level of Responsibility: 5
The Actual Work: 1
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | |
| 8am to 9am | |
| 9am to 10am | |
| 10am to 11am | |
| 11am to 12pm | |
| 12pm to 1pm | tween 1 and 2 i get to work fill out lottery form, ring people up, check breakfast waste and do some dishes. |
| 1pm to 2pm | cook, ring people up |
| 2pm to 3pm | cook, ring people up |
| 3pm to 4pm | dishes ring |
| 4pm to 5pm | ring people maybe cook, dishes |
| 5pm to 6pm | same |
| 6pm to 7pm | 6 we close the main kitchen. clean clean clean |
| 7pm to 8pm | ring people up |
| 8pm to 9pm | ring people up |
| 9pm to 10pm | nine count waste for lunch/dinner final dishes. lottery paperwork. close store at 10. go home. |
| 10pm to 11pm | |
| 11pm to 12am |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
saw a sign and put in app. went back day after day for a year till they called.
What was the application process?
put in a application, paper, nice and easy.
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes intervied by owner. was honest and eager.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
why i wanted to work there, what i did in the past. how my 10 years previous convience store work would help. why i hated mcdonalds.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes. they taught me everything a nice pace.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
just from other employees and manager. how to run the lottery machine and how to cook their food.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
had business training and management training which helped me understand why my managers wanted things done a certain way.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
i put in app. after app. nagged them till they hired me. i was working at mcdonalds after moving from another state, but loved working convience stores and liked this one so i just kept trying and showing up till they needed someone and decided to try me out.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
friendly, patient, willing to “get dirty”.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
not realy. im a colage graduate but i don’t realy need it here.
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
slow and easy. be friendly to customers.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yea. i’m old and done with moving up. just want to pay bills and be happy. had the rat race in Ny and ohio. don’t miss it.
What are your current career goals?
maybe be manager later on, but only if the current one retired cause i love her to death. does a great job.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
sometimes being happy to go to work is more important than the money you bring home
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | crew | 1 year | 6.25 | cook/ assembly busciut roller |
| Prior Job 2 | manager | 10 years | 14 dollars an hour | ran a gas station/ convience store/ ice cream polar. |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
katherine gibbs | associated | |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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