Dependable and forward-thinking candidate offering more than 30 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven culinary skills.
Skills
Producing Special Events
Food Safety and Quality
Food Rotation
Proper Food Temperatures
Attentive to Detail
Safety and Sanitation Standards
Food Plating and Presentation
Institutional and Batch Cooking
Critical Thinking
Store Room and Walk-In Inspections
Work History
04/2022 to 04/2022
Inspection SpecialistAutomation Service – Earth City, MO,
Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
Examined soft and hard woods for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts and samples.
Evaluated items to assign grades and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
Located and investigated production concerns and helped management implement corrective actions.
Disposed of unsound and unsafe materials, products and equipment to prevent inappropriate reuse.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Conducted inspections, tests and measurements of cabinet materials to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications.
03/2022 to 04/2022
SubcontractorAssemblers, Inc. – Zanesville, OH,
Verified dimensions and checked quality and fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications
Measured and marked dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to deliver tight fit and quality product
Matched materials for color, grain, or texture, giving attention to knots or other features of wood
Poured cement and concrete using floats, trowels, screeds and powered cement finishing tools
Ground, scraped, sanded and polished concrete, marble, terrazzo and wood flooring using abrasive tools and machines
Operated jackhammers and drills to break up concrete and pavement
Provided assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers and masons
Mixed ingredients to create compounds for covering and cleaning surfaces
Joined, align and seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections and pipes
Erected and dismantled scaffolding, shoring, braced, traffic barricades, ramps and other temporary structures
Mopped, brushed and spread paints, cleaning solutions and compounds over surfaces to clean and provide protection
Installed sewer, water and storm drain pipes, used pipe-laying machinery and laser guidance equipment
Mixed, poured and spread concrete, using portable cement mixers
Measured, marked, or recorded openings or distances to layout areas for construction
Unloaded and identified building materials, machinery and tools, distributing to appropriate locations according to project plans and specifications
Lubricated, cleaned and repaired machinery, equipment and tools
Read plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities.
Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Managed on-site property inspections and worked to resolve issues.
11/2021 to 02/2022
CookSilver Birch Living – Terre Haute, IN,
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
04/2018 to 12/2021
Skilled LaborerVulcan Materials Company – Santo, TX,
Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables
Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues
Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services
Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times
Provided product information and resolved concerns to assist customers
Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems
Assisted with new hire orientation and employee training
Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and
Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
Managed independent resolutions of site issues to keep workers on-task and prevent more complex issues.
Signaled equipment operators to complete proper alignments, movements and adjustments.
Erected and dismantled scaffolding, braces, shoring walls and other temporary structures.
Safely operated mowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters and pruning saws to clear construction sites, roadbeds and access roads.
Maintained team safety by controlling traffic around and within site.
Prepared, poured and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt at designated locations.
Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
Enhanced team efficiency and multitasking abilities by effectively using hand tools, power tools and equipment.
Read and understood plans and technical documentation for each job.
Provided first class customer service to meet deadlines with guaranteed satisfaction.
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