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CUSTODIAN
Summary

Dependable and hardworking Custodian skilled in keeping interior and exterior spaces clean and well-maintained. Knowledgeable about sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors, restocking bathrooms, removing trash, cleaning windows and all other types of routine and deep cleaning. Seeking new position with room for advancement and chance to contribute to team success.

Skills
  • Buffing and waxing
  • MSDS knowledge
  • Detail-oriented
  • Janitorial equipment familiarity
  • Team player
  • Mixing cleaning chemicals
  • Customer service-focused
  • Sanitization techniques
  • Floor waxing
  • Supply inventory management
  • Rug shampooing
  • Facility maintenance
Experience
Custodian
Charlotte, MIEaton County/Jul 2019 to Current
  • Maintained all janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend life and avoid malfunctions.
  • Notified building managers about needed repairs and replacement equipment immediately to reduce machinery downtime.
  • Stripped, sealed and finished floors , burnished floors.
Cook
East Lansing, MIEast Lansing Marriott/Aug 1990 to Current
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • 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.
  • Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients to match exact recipe formula.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including Beef, Chicken, Seafood, and Pork
  • Created exceptional menu items executed with precision to regularly garner diner praise.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, meticulously following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Communicated with wait staff regarding customer requests, dietary concerns and allergy questions.
  • Measured and regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Kitchen Manager
Tekonsha, MITiggs Canteen Services/Sep 2017 to Jul 2018
  • Revamped and motivated kitchen staff to be highly efficient and produce consistent quality.
  • Trained employees on correct cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
  • Coordinated preparation of customer meals and monitored food handling for safety purposes.
  • Kept facility and equipment in good working condition through regular preventive maintenance and repair schedules.
  • Interviewed, hired, and supervised back of house staff.
  • Completed regular line checks to maximize quality assurance.
  • Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Estimated supply requirements based on historical needs and projected business levels by accounting for special local events or sports games.
  • Identified, investigated and corrected operational issues such as inventory waste or theft to keep business operating at optimal levels.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency.
  • Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
  • Trained workers in every position, including food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles.
  • Maximized food quality by closely monitoring shipments, preparation and food handling by team members.
  • Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.
  • Hired qualified staff to fill Assistant Kitchen Manager and Inmate worker positions.
  • Supervised staff preparing and serving 1000 meals per day.
  • Controlled portion sizes and garnishing for optimal cost controls.
  • Scheduled over 16 employees by assigning shifts.
Food Service Worker
Charlotte, MIEaton County Sheriff Department/Feb 2000 to Sep 2017
  • Utilized approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
  • Prepared for busy periods by organizing ingredients and restocking supplies for expected loads.
  • Removed required ingredients from pantry, cleaning and cutting food items as called for by recipes.
  • Managed up to 16 Inmate workers in preparing meals, serving meals, and clean up.
  • Ordered, stocked,
  • Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
  • Cleaned work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas in conformance with health codes.
  • Upheld food safety standards at all times.
  • Adjusted preparation and ingredients to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Performed prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
  • Plated completed meals in appealing arrangement and set in designated areas for delivery to patrons.
  • Kept all utensils, dishes and glasses clean and ready for customer use.
  • Verified proper operation of refrigerators, freezers and warming lamps by collecting temperature readings each day.
  • Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies.
  • Verified compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Protected food from spoilage by storing according to safety procedures.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and providing machinery upkeep.
  • Removed trash and dropped food items regularly to keep workspaces neat and clean.
  • Kept work areas, utensils and pans cleaned and sanitized.
  • Carried pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
  • Floated in food-prep area to identify support tasks and receive assignments from cooks.
  • Monitored inventory and promptly reported items that needed to be reordered.
Education and Training
Some College (No Degree): Restaurant And Food Services ManagementLansing Community CollegeLansing, MI
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Eaton County
  • East Lansing Marriott
  • Tiggs Canteen Services
  • Eaton County Sheriff Department

School Attended

  • Lansing Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Custodian
  • Cook
  • Kitchen Manager
  • Food Service Worker

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree) : Restaurant And Food Services Management

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