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LEAD COOK
Summary

Hard-working Cook brings detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Keep kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum efficiency. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.

Organized forklift operator with [1] years of industry experience safely and efficiently moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results.

Always up for a challenge, ready to learn new skills. Fast learning, highly punctual, versatile employee looking for advancement opportunities.

Skills
  • Knife safety
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Employee supervision
  • Food processing
  • Post-shift cleanup
  • Kitchen staff management
  • Cleaning and sanitizing methods
  • Food allergy understanding
  • Nutrition
  • Inventory oversight
  • Safety and health guidelines
  • Meal preparation
  • Equipment cleaning and maintenance
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Team-oriented
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking
  • Foodservice sanitation
  • Basic math aptitude
  • Shipping operations
  • Deadline-driven
  • Production deadline management
  • Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
  • Customer-focused
  • Communication and presentation
  • Material handling
  • Safety awareness
  • Equipment operations
  • Loading and unloading
  • Materials movement
  • Warehouse picking
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Inventory reporting
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Technical documentation
  • Coolant flushes
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Power tools
  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Parts replacement
  • First Aid/CPR
Experience
Lead Cook, Tub Creek BBQ LLC, May 2020-CurrentCameron, MO
  • Double-checked plated meals for any last minute changes before sending to dining room.
  • Trained new chefs on menu items and kitchen procedures.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Washed, sliced, peeled and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
  • Inventoried kitchen sections and refilled supplies.
  • Observed and tested food to determine whether food was cooked sufficiently and according to recipes.
  • Stood in for other members of the kitchen staff.
  • Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
  • Prepared food in the morning and before services started.
  • Monitored culinary standards and operational guidelines, including kitchen areas, food preparation and facility conditions.
  • Filled specialized menu orders.
  • Discussed safe operations of kitchen equipment, regulating temperatures and cooking times.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
  • Implemented food quality specifications through menu planning, plate presentation and quality checks.
  • Cooked food following specific measurements and recipes.
  • Prepared more than [100] dishes per day in fast-paced environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
Forklift Operator, D&D Pallet Service LLC, June 2019-May 2020Gower, MO
  • Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as [Type] and [Type] to move materials.
  • Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
  • Identified and troubleshot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality.
  • Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
  • Drove industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
  • Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Transferred materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
  • Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
  • Ran automatic [Type] and [Type] machines to process waste and prepare shipments.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Sustained forklift functionality by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Trash Collector, R&W Container, May 2018-March 2019Cameron , MO
  • Communicated customer requests to dispatcher or manager and identified and reported containers needing repair or replacement.
  • Lifted trash containers and climbed in and out of trucks without limitation and without injury or reduced effectiveness or speed.
  • Performed standardized pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and operated hydraulic hand controls to lift and load residential and commercial trash cans to dispose of trash.
  • Worked closely with management to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices and reported incidents, accidents, injuries or property damage.
  • Completed and submitted customer tickets as required when excessive yardage required removal.
  • Dumped containers completely, left customer's location clean and free of debris, securely closed containers and prevented containers from inhibiting traffic flow.
  • Verified number of containers on route and at each location matched service level listed and reported discrepancies.
  • Mastered residential and commercial route navigation and serviced [60-70] customers per day using either front or rear end load lift attachment.
  • Notified management or dispatcher of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets or alleyways and potential safety hazards.
  • Compressed collected items to maintain storage efficiency.
  • Inspected vehicles before and after route trips and completed minor repairs as needed.
  • Traveled to disposal sites to dump refuse and recyclable materials into appropriate locations.
  • Completed special pickups to collect special recyclables such as computers and TVs.
  • Conferred with customers to resolve garbage overage issues and maintain team efficiency.
Education and Training
GEDState Of Missouri, , Cameron MOOctober 2002
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Tub Creek BBQ LLC
  • D&D Pallet Service LLC
  • R&W Container

School Attended

  • State Of Missouri

Job Titles Held:

  • Lead Cook
  • Forklift Operator
  • Trash Collector

Degrees

  • GED

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