Anthony Harris
Memphis,TN
Summary
Reliable Head Cook offering 10 years of experience working in busy, institutional-sized kitchens. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Detail-oriented Prep Cook successful in high-volume fast food settings. Highly skilled in different stations, cooking methods and presentations. Brings strong commitment to teamwork. Skilled food preparation team member experienced in readying cold foods, sides and beverages. Reliable in keeping surfaces clean and sanitized for infection control. Always ready to help team members and customers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook's Assistant
Toca casa
Forth, TX
10.2016 - 12.2023
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Used computer to store and retrieve data and online orders.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Modified existing recipes and created new recipes to meet changing nutritional content needs.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
Assistant Manager
McAlisters
Fort Worth, TX
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training and teambuilding activities.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Coached team members and delivered constructive feedback to promote better productivity and build confidence.
- Implemented organization systems for financial reports, schedules and inventory control to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
Valet Parking Management
Valet Parking
Fort Worth, TX
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Greeted guests and answered questions about valet service, directions and local attractions.
- Maintained cleanliness of service area by sweeping, mopping and organizing.
- Reported unusual or unsafe situations to security for immediate attention.
- Inspected each vehicle for damage, dents or marks before taking possession, recorded findings on claim ticket and meticulously cared for vehicle to protect from damage.
- Relocated and repositioned patrons' vehicles between valet driveway and parking facility and displayed professional and courteous customer service regardless of weather conditions.
- Informed guests of location of hotel reception, concierge and lounges.
- Maintained constant traffic flow to keep main entrance clear and free of unattended vehicles while also making time to assist wheelchair-bound patrons and others with disabilities.
- Coordinated team of valets handling car parking needs for regular guests and special event parking.
- Drove vehicles to parking area, secured vehicles and returned tag and keys to key booth.
- Presented claim tickets to customers, highlighted special events and promotions regarding property and offered to escort customers to guest reception area and store luggage.
- Notated damages to vehicles to reduce exposure to risk and lawsuits.
- Greeted customers and took car keys to park vehicles in available spots.
- Filed guest's keys and tickets systematically, efficiently pinpointed vehicle locations, retrieved guest's vehicles quickly and offered directions to next destination.
- Greeted visitors with care and compassion and expressed empathy and patience for anxious, potentially disruptive and upset patrons.
- Issued ticket stubs and gave customers matching stub for locating parked vehicles.
- Greeted guests, explained valet procedures and answered questions to drive satisfaction and repeat business.
- Parked and retrieved guest vehicles quickly to avoid long wait times.
- Returned guests' vehicles while following safe driving practices and obeying traffic laws.
Cook
Diary Queen
Fort Worth, TX
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
Assembly Line Worker
Needle Specialty Products Corporation
Boyle, MS
10.2014 - 03.2017
- Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
- Placed products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting or wrapping.
- Assembled components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
- Worked through each required task and step in production processes.
- Packed finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Read and interpreted work orders and blueprints and operated according to production specifications to complete high-quality [Type] products fully compliant with established tolerances.
- Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
- Created and maintained production schedules based on employee productivity, company needs and seasonal plans.
- Performed quality checks on products and documented discrepancies.
- Collaborated with team members to complete demanding projects under tight deadlines.
- Evaluated employee performance, identified areas of improvement and communicated plans to employees.
- Used mathematics skills to calculate material consumption, hourly rates and relevant assembly details.
- Reviewed finished products for quality and conformance to work orders, assigned grades and removed non-conforming pieces for recycling or correction.
- Referred to work orders and blueprints to perform work to specifications.
- Supervised team of [Number] assembly employees, maintaining safety and cultivating productive atmosphere.
- Completed team production and productivity level reports for management
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
- Supervised assembler teams and trained or oriented new employees on procedures.
- Used [Type] machinery safely and according to manufacturer instructions to prevent workplace accidents.
- Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
Assembly Worker
Luxor's Staffing
Fort Worth, TX
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Kept workstation organized and orderly, making sure production parts, tools, test equipment and documentation were properly stored and maintained.
- Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
- Followed safety procedures while working in noisy and dusty environments to operate machines and tools.
- Performed visual final inspections and documentation prior to assembly, resulting in 100% quality of products.
- Set up and operated greasing equipment to lubricate components, sub-assemblies or assemblies.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
- Used templates and drawings to complete product according to specifications.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
- Worked at fast and steady pace to meet production goals.
- Used hand and power tools to assemble products.
Assembly Line Worker
Staffline Staffing
Memphis, TN
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Packaged products and double-checked package labels for accuracy.
- Placed products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting or wrapping.
- Assembled components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
- Packed finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Determined work assignments and assembly procedures to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance, identified areas of improvement and communicated plans to employees.
- Used mathematics skills to calculate material consumption, hourly rates and relevant assembly details.
- Reviewed finished products for quality and conformance to work orders, assigned grades and removed non-conforming pieces for recycling or correction.
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
Cook
Pizza Hut
Memphis, TN
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Food Giant
Deli
Mayfield, KY
03.2013 - 09.2013
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Bag Stand
FedEx
Memphis, TN
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated with team members to complete demanding projects under tight deadlines.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Packed finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and workstations as needed throughout shift.
Cashier Team Lead
KFC Restaurant
Mayfield, KY
02.2011 - 12.2012
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Screened applicants for hire and assisted with training individuals for cashier positions.
- Managed employee scheduling according to availability, forecasted customer levels and labor cost controls.
- Monitored checkout counters and self-checkout areas to assist with complex transactions.
- Authorized discounts and special actions to resolve customer disputes and maintain satisfaction.
- Processed payments promptly for customers to exceed productivity standards.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Oversaw work of cashiers to identify strengths and weaknesses in customer service, payment processing or merchandising plans.
- Prepared cash deposits and balanced store safe for opening and closing of business.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to confirm adequate cash supply.
- Inventoried stock and placed new orders to maintain supplies for expected demand.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gateway Academy High School
Mayfield, KY02.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TNSkills
- Food Preparation
- Quality Inspections
- Portion Control
- Purchasing and Receiving
- Proper Food Storage
- Inventory Control
- Ingredient Selection
- Safe Food Handling
- Safety and Health Guidelines
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
- Meal Preparation
- Shift Scheduling
- Opening and Closing Procedures
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Multitasking and Organization
- Time Management
- Flexible Schedule
Certification
- Fedex employee of the month
Timeline
Bag Stand
FedEx
04.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Manager
McAlisters
01.2023 - 11.2023
Valet Parking Management
Valet Parking
02.2019 - 12.2020
Cook
Diary Queen
08.2017 - 12.2017
Cook's Assistant
Toca casa
10.2016 - 12.2023
Assembly Line Worker
Staffline Staffing
10.2016 - 12.2016
Assembly Worker
Luxor's Staffing
05.2016 - 02.2017
Cook
Pizza Hut
07.2015 - 10.2015
Assembly Line Worker
Needle Specialty Products Corporation
10.2014 - 03.2017
Food Giant
Deli
03.2013 - 09.2013
Cashier Team Lead
KFC Restaurant
02.2011 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Gateway Academy High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Southwest Tennessee Community College