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COOK
Summary

I am a very hardworking person determined to get the job done if there is anything that needs to be done in always find away to get it taken care of. I pride myself on working to be the best at any and everything I do or attempt to do. I am very fast learner. I was in the military and that has given me the ability to problem solve and adapt to any situation that I am presented with. I have a never give up mentality.

Skills
  • Reviewing records
  • Personnel mentoring
  • Storage procedures
  • Managing safety gear
  • Conducting risk assessments
  • Coordinating training
  • Report writing
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Quality management
  • Communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • Conflict resolution
  • Excellent team-builder
  • Extremely organized
  • Training
  • Emotional awareness
  • Strategic development
  • Surveying and mapping
  • Inventory management
  • Effective team leader
  • Effective time manager
  • Attentive listening
  • Dish preparation
  • Food presentation
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • High volume production capability
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Focused and disciplined
  • Food preparation
  • Operating fryers and grills
  • Preparing ingredients
  • Cleaning and sanitization
  • Plating dishes
  • Frying
  • Stocking ingredients
  • Stocking supplies
  • Grilling
  • Kitchen equipment cleaning
  • Good verbal/written communication skills
  • Strategic project planning
  • Strong work ethic
  • Production line/assembly line forklift experience
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Lifting up to 100 lbs
  • Manual labor skills
  • Construction health and safety
  • General laborer
  • High school diploma
  • Dependable independent worker
  • Power tools
  • Good at following instructions
  • Quality control
  • Basic math skills
  • Timely project completion
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Demolition
  • Sandbagging
  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Basic electrical knowledge
Experience
08/2019 - CurrentZaxby'sGlen Allen, VA
Cook
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • Communicated with wait staff regarding customer requests, dietary concerns and allergy questions.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, meticulously following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Performed work station prep
  • Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients to match exact recipe formula.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
03/2018 - 11/2019Karn Custom Woodwork Inc.Richmond, VA
Carpenter
  • Installed building structures such as windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
  • Planned work based on blueprints and individual project specifications.
  • Applied paneling to ceilings or walls to complete decorations or absorb sound.
  • Safely operated power saws, planers, jointers, routers and pneumatic equipment for [Number] days without accident.
  • Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
  • Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
  • Removed tool marks and surface adhesives after installation to improve project quality.
  • Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand tools and power equipment.
  • Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
  • Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
  • Identified and requested any and all PPE necessary to perform tasks.
08/2017 - 02/2018Godsey And SonHenrico, Virginia
Pipe Layer
  • Assessed pipes to ensure zero leakage and proper functionality.
  • Adhered to all company equipment policies and safety procedures to avoid accidents and mishaps.
  • Handled the assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
  • Repaired sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
  • Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
  • Backfilled excavated locations after completion of work to protect piping and prepare for final grading.
  • Followed written instructions, schematics and blueprints to lay out pipe in correct arrangements.
  • Installed water, sewer and storm drain systems, laying as many as [Number] feet per day.
  • Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
  • Cut pipes to correct sizes for specific project requirements using pipe and measuring tools.
  • Mixed mortar, plaster and grout according to standard formulas.
  • Managed inventory, maintained equipment and cleaned work areas.
05/2014 - 11/2016MilitaryFort Polk, LA
Infantryman
  • Enhanced emergency preparedness procedures, commanding oversight and maintenance of tactical plans, equipment and weapons.
  • Authored daily activity, incident, safety, repair and irregularity reports including equipment and property damage, theft, unauthorized presence or unusual occurrences.
  • Completed [Timeframe] patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
  • Performed [Task] and [Task] in close quarters combat in simulation and live-fire exercises, earning [Award] for outstanding performance.
  • Improved inventory control accuracies, ensuring proper maintenance of rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades.
  • Developed top talent by leading training initiatives for combat preparation.
  • Led infantry team of [Number] members in combat operations, including providing tactical guidance.
  • Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units on [Type] training.
  • Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades and accounted for all weapons.
  • Assured consistent quality control through development of spreadsheets, item lists and other documents to track materials in company inventory.
  • Provided fast and accurate emergency response to injured teammates, providing first aid and Buddy Care.
  • Constructed field expedient firing aids for infantry weapons.
  • Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.
  • Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition processes.
Education and Training
06/2013Richmond, VA
High School DiplomaJohn Marshall High School
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Zaxby's
  • Karn Custom Woodwork Inc.
  • Godsey And Son
  • Military

School Attended

  • John Marshall High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Carpenter
  • Pipe Layer
  • Infantryman

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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