Aaron Howard
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Facilitates positive and productive interactions between workers, leaders and union representatives. Successful background reaching consensus and smoothing relations to maximize success of negotiations. Articulate and decisive professional with respectful and resourceful approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Steward
Hard Rock International
06.2021 - Current
- Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
- Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
Line Cook
Angry Crab Shack
09.2021 - 05.2022
- 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.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
Cook
Rosie's
02.2014 - 12.2018
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Best Practice
Chicago, IL06.2000
Skills
- Cleaning
- Safe Food Handling
- Supply Restocking
- Chemicals Handling
- Hospitality
- Health Code Compliance
- Beverage Preparation
- Line Work
- Punctual and Reliable
- Good Communication
Timeline
Line Cook
Angry Crab Shack
09.2021 - 05.2022
Union Steward
Hard Rock International
06.2021 - Current
Cook
Rosie's
02.2014 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Best Practice