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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
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Experience
Lead Cook, Troon Golf, L.L.C., May 2020-CurrentBristol , VA
- 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, Hearthside Foods, June 2019-May 2020Wenona , IL
- 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, Valet Living, May 2018-March 2019Madison , WI
- 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, , CityStateOctober 2002
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School Attended
- State Of Missouri
Job Titles Held:
- Lead Cook
- Forklift Operator
- Trash Collector
Degrees
- GED
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