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Summary

Organized professional with superior work ethic and team player attitude. Exceptional quality control, inspection and [Skill] abilities. Commended for honesty, hard work and positive attitude. Consistent ability to stand for long periods of time and safely lift up to [Number] pounds.

Skills
  • Sous vide technique
  • Dish preparation
  • Contemporary sauce work
  • Food presentation
  • Focused and disciplined
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Multitasking
Experience
06/2014 to Current
CookElena's Restaurant and Cafe － Lower Burrell , PA
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Collaborated with [Job title] to maintain timely food preparation goals.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Performed work station prep, including [Task] and [Task] prior to shift start.
  • Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Created approximately [Number] orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Placed frequently used food such as [Type] and [Type] in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
02/2012 to 08/2013
CookRivertown Pub － Leechburg , PA
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Collaborated with [Job title] to maintain timely food preparation goals.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
03/2010 to 10/2011
CashierBZ Mart － Vandergrift , PA
  • Properly verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
  • Processed [Number] transactions per day with exceptional accuracy.
  • Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
  • Received payments for [Product or Service] and issued receipts.
  • Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
  • Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Scanned customer purchases, supporting transactions to streamline sales process.
  • Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
03/2009 to 05/2011
Warehouse EmployeeKey Bellview － Leechburg, PA
  • Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
  • Navigated powered lift trucks safely to move items throughout warehouse and reduce injury risk.
  • Positioned products between receiving, storage and shipping areas as part of just in time inventory supply for major manufacturers.
  • Noted current product inventory levels to support completion of order requests and audits.
  • Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles to promote safe work environment.
  • Affixed accurate labels to customer packages to prevent unnecessary delays in loading and shipping of ordered goods.
  • Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
  • Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in large warehouse environment to facilitate customer order fulfillment.
  • Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
  • Identified defective, incorrect or missing merchandise and promptly reported to supervisor.
  • Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
  • Counted and stocked different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements.
  • Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis to transport items to proper warehouse locations.
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels and executing shipment documents to facilitate delivery to proper customers.
Education and Training
Some College (No Degree): GeneralCommunity College Of Allegheny County － Boyce Park, PA
06/2006
High School DiplomaLenape Tech － Ford City, PA
06/2006
High School DiplomaLeechburg Area High School － Leechburg, PA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Elena's Restaurant and Cafe
  • Rivertown Pub
  • BZ Mart
  • Key Bellview

School Attended

  • Community College Of Allegheny County
  • Lenape Tech
  • Leechburg Area High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Cashier
  • Warehouse Employee

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree) : General
    High School Diploma
    High School Diploma

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