Talented Grill Cook executes grill station operations to prepare quality food and deliver prompt service. Maintains clean, stocked and well-organized station. Works closely with restaurant personnel to uphold standards of service, resulting in memorable dining experiences.
Service-oriented Short Order Cook skilled at preparing dishes in fast-paced settings. Successfully overseeing multiple tasks while remaining composed.
Organized [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience in culinary roles. Skilled in [Skill] and [Skill] with training in [Area of expertise]. Dependable and reliable with strong commitment to teamwork.
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Skills
Cleaning and organization
Inventory replenishment
Sauce preparation
Team-oriented
Food preparation
Equipment maintenance
Food handling and sanitation
Kitchen equipment expertise
Contamination control
Kitchen task management
Menu item presentation
Food storage
Conflict mediation
Resourceful
Hard-working
Efficient
Recipe creation
Food presentation
Food service
Dish preparation
Experience
09/2018 to 08/2021
Head Grill CookKroger – Decatur, IL,
Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Assisted management with developing and managing employee improvement strategies to encourage exceptional performance from staff.
Inventoried stock and placed new orders to keep supplies within optimal levels for expected demands.
Devised promotional plans to target and move excess stock, high-profit items and soon-to-expire merchandise for easy sale.
Met high productivity standards in processing payments for customers.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Managed employee scheduling by factoring in forecasted customer levels and labor cost controls.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of line workstations.
Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Distributed prepared food to servers.
Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
Monitored kitchen productivity and assessed overall productivity and workflow.
Reviewed quality standards and verified continuous application throughout kitchen environment.
Planned and prepared schedules for food preparation.
Marinated food items according to corporate-provided instructions and recipes.
Utilized kitchen utensils and equipment to weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
Stored foods in designated areas by following standard wrapping, dating and rotation procedures.
Operated and cleaned flat top grill, char grill, hood vent and fryers.
Followed food safety and sanitation procedures.
Restocked grill station with condiments and ingredients.
Prepared meats to appropriate internal temperature to ensure safety.
Anticipated peak and non-peak service times and cooked food accordingly.
Chopped, cut, sliced and diced ingredients in preparation for shift.
Prepared orders according to recipe and customer specifications.
Executed proper knife handling skills to prevent injuries.
Prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner orders quickly to maintain consistent customer flow.
02/2012 to 04/2019
Laborer WorkerN&G Services – City, STATE,
Contributed to team culture of safety by consistently wearing proper safety gear and following standards.
Operated tools and equipment correctly to assist with [Type] work.
Listened to senior team members for instructions on new jobs and daily requirements.
Demolished existing structures and removed fixtures, appliances and other pieces from sites.
Readied sites for new crew activities by removing dust and debris.
Transported heavy equipment and specialized machinery between job sites by safely driving trucks and flatbed trailers.
Organized deliveries and distributed supplies to [Type] crews.
Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion.
Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
Drove marketing decisions using insights learned via up-to-date knowledge of product categories.
Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
Performed ditch digging, paving and hauling.
Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Reported safety violations to supervisor to reduce risks and accidents.
Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
03/2008 to 10/2014
Warehouse WorkerTemp Staffing – City, STATE,
Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
Counted and stocked different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements.
Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
Satisfied reporting requirements with timely and accurate logging of daily activities.
Managed warehouse system updates to increase productivity and reduce errors.
Applied schedule, organizational and routing knowledge to enhance delivery planning.
Reconciled accounting records and evaluated shipping and receiving logs and purchase orders.
Promoted performance improvements by coaching, counseling and disciplining personnel and appraising job results.
Positioned products between receiving, storage and shipping areas as part of just-in-time supply chain management for major manufacturers.
Tagged unmarked merchandise with item number.
Labeled customer packages to prevent unnecessary delays in loading and shipping of ordered goods.
Unloaded cargo from trucks with mechanized equipment.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1999
GED: Seneca Township High School - Seneca, IL GPA:
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