Alim Saunders
Camden,NJ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Sanitation Worker
Adventure Aquarium
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Responded to emergency sanitation needs in prompt and professional manner, alerting hazmat professionals in alignment with OSHA requirements.
Stocking/Loader
Misfits Market
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 100 pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.
- Followed all safety and security protocols to minimize risk of injury.
- Assisted in organizing and stocking products in warehouse.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Picked, received and loaded orders using forklift or pallet jack and inspected and maintained warehouse machines.
- Operated power jacks and forklifts to maneuver products onto load trailers and trucks.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets quickly and safely, managing work load priorities.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
Sanitation Worker/Customer Service Cashier
Taco Bell
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Collected, sorted, and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Skillfully and safely operated power scrubber, buffer and extractor equipment to clean and sanitize floors.
- Utilized proper protective gear while handling materials.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Fry Cook
Wendy's
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Read food order slips or received verbal instructions to properly prepare and cook food.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
- Cleaned and maintained fryers and grills to keep appliances in working condition.
- Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Sanitation Worker/Stocking Associate
Cocoa Bean Factory
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Washed down facility walls, floors, and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Utilized proper protective gear while handling materials.
- Operated lift gate and other devices properly to safely unload materials.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Maintained clean and organized stockroom by sweeping, mopping and removing empty boxes.
Education
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Arts Institute
Philadelphia, PA10.2015
High School Diploma -
Camden High School
Camden, NJ06.2010
Skills
- Frying
- Sanitation
- Surface cleaning
- Food handling
- Customer Service
- Food presentation
- Cooking techniques
- OSHA
- Menu Planning
- Cleaning and organization
- Knife Skills
- Product picking
- Safety Monitoring
- Shipment loading
- Forklift Operation
- Product packing
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Safety
- Loading and unloading
- Grilling
- Cooking
- Food Storage
- Sanitation Practices
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food plating and presentation
Languages
English
Timeline
Cook/Sanitation Worker
Adventure Aquarium
09.2022 - 11.2023
Stocking/Loader
Misfits Market
05.2020 - 09.2022
Sanitation Worker/Customer Service Cashier
Taco Bell
04.2015 - 03.2016
Fry Cook
Wendy's
07.2014 - 01.2015
Sanitation Worker/Stocking Associate
Cocoa Bean Factory
02.2013 - 06.2014
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Arts Institute
High School Diploma -
Camden High School
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