I'm honest and dependable. I work well with others and stay till the jobs are done. I'm a fast learner and very hands on. I can be a leader as well as follow. And if ever given the opportunity I wont let you down.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen leader
Perkin's Restaurant
Northport
06.2022 - 04.2026
Led kitchen staff to maintain high food quality standards.
Coordinated food preparation and cooking schedules to optimize service flow.
Trained new team members on kitchen procedures and safety protocols to enhance operational readiness.
Organized stock and managed timely storage to maintain kitchen efficiency.
Did prep cooking and prep for kitchen for the front of house and back of house
Cook
IHop
PUNTA GORDA
01.2018 - 01.2020
Cooked orders to ensure timely service and customer satisfaction.
Prepared ingredients for cooking by washing, chopping, and measuring them in the kitchen.
Organized and replenished stock to maintain inventory levels.
Cleaned kitchen and store for inspections.
Foreman
Gulf Coast Lightning
PORT CHARLOTTE
01.2017 - 01.2018
Managed schedules, job sites, employees, and deposits.
Serviced all jobs.
Addressed customer needs for all assignments.
Managed schedules, job sites, and employee assignments to streamline operations and ensure timely project completion.
Setup home shows.
Conducted house calls for sales consultations to understand client needs and offer tailored lighting solutions.
Prep and Kitchen Manager
Manatees Pizza
01.2013 - 01.2017
Executed food preparation tasks to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
Cooked orders while ensuring timely delivery to enhance customer satisfaction.
Managed stock levels, employee schedules, and team performance to optimize kitchen operations.
Managed inventory by ordering necessary stock for kitchen needs.
Prepped foods.
Subcontractor
Morris Improvements
FLORIDA
01.2011 - 01.2013
Renovated residential properties by updating interiors and exteriors.
Poured concrete for foundations and structures, ensuring durability.
Hung drywall.
Finished trim.
Renovated homes.
Performed repairs on residential roofs to ensure weatherproofing.
Worked on RVs to repair insides.
Installed finished trim, contributing to polished and professional interior aesthetics.
Built structural frames to create the foundation of new constructions.
Performed meticulous detailing on boats to enhance aesthetics and maintain value.
Subcontracting Painter
A Touch Above Painting
O'BRIEN
01.2010 - 01.2011
Patching drywall and sanding to prepare surfaces for painting.
Performed pressure washing on exterior surfaces to remove dirt and grime.
Painting houses, schools, businesses, fences, and driveways to improve aesthetic appeal and protect surfaces.
Junior Technician & Prewire Foreman
Security Safe Company
O'BRIEN
01.2004 - 01.2009
Pre Wired security systems, fire alarms, and home theaters.
Phone, computer, and cable communications.
Installed devices of their nature for said pre wires'.
Installed systems in preexisting homes and businesses.
Installed gate operators and landscape boundary alarms.
Ran service calls on all to keep them running and to code.
Subcontractor
G. L. Martin Construction
NEW SMYRNA
01.2003 - 01.2004
Renovated apartment outsides'.
Repaired water damage when found.
Hung hardie board and plank.
Refinished vinyl.
Installed doors and windows.
Fabricator
Willoughby Industries
CAPE CORAL
01.2002 - 01.2003
Fabricated molds for custom and production coreen sinks and countertops.
Mixed pigments, liquid resin, and catalysis to pour said molds.
Sanded and polished products.
Packaged all for shipments.
Junior Mechanic
Barnes's Mechanical Insulation
BONITA SPRINGS
01.2000 - 01.2001
Wrapped pipes in foam glass and painted.
Helped build ductwork.
Wrapped all ductwork in insulation and duct board.
Body shop helper, detail, porter, parts changer, lube technician
Arcadia Chevrolet
ARCADIA
01.1996 - 01.2000
Prepped vehicles for repair and painting.
Removal of parts to be replaced.
Taping off, wet sanding, and buffing.
Washing, waxing, and cleaning of inside vehicles to be given to customers.
Transportation of parts, customers, and new/used vehicles to and from dealerships.
Changed broken and worn out parts like batteries, headliners, shocks etc.
Changed oil and transmission fluids.
Performed safety checks on all parts and levels in and out.
Education
Diploma -
DeSoto High School
ARCADIA, FL
08.1996 - 08.2000
Skills
Staff training
Team leadership
Sanitation standards
Waste reduction
Dishwashing
Equipment cleaning
Stock rotation
Continuous improvement
Portion control
Temperature monitoring
Cleaning and sanitation
Quality assurance
Surface cleaning
Cooking
Cost control
Food quality assurance
Decision making
Waste management and recycling
Salad dressing preparation
Chopping vegetables
Punctual and reliable
Stock counting
Hygiene standards
Dish stacking efficiency
Workplace health and safety
Stock management
Food preparation
Trash collection
Trash removal
Personality Comments
I'm honest and dependable. I work well with others and stay till the jobs are done. I'm a fast learner and very hands on. I can be a leader as well as follow. And if ever given the opportunity I won't let you down.
Timeline
Kitchen leader
Perkin's Restaurant
06.2022 - 04.2026
Cook
IHop
01.2018 - 01.2020
Foreman
Gulf Coast Lightning
01.2017 - 01.2018
Prep and Kitchen Manager
Manatees Pizza
01.2013 - 01.2017
Subcontractor
Morris Improvements
01.2011 - 01.2013
Subcontracting Painter
A Touch Above Painting
01.2010 - 01.2011
Junior Technician & Prewire Foreman
Security Safe Company
01.2004 - 01.2009
Subcontractor
G. L. Martin Construction
01.2003 - 01.2004
Fabricator
Willoughby Industries
01.2002 - 01.2003
Junior Mechanic
Barnes's Mechanical Insulation
01.2000 - 01.2001
Diploma -
DeSoto High School
08.1996 - 08.2000
Body shop helper, detail, porter, parts changer, lube technician