Arnold Schwartz
Boulder City,NV
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic [Job Title] trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Lake Mead Cruises
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels for uninterrupted service.
- Trained new crew members on proper cooking techniques, food safety practices, and company policies.
- Communicated with management on food inventory stock to request order placement.
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Reduced food waste through proper portion control measures and careful monitoring of product expiry dates.
- Promoted a safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety procedures and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Packaged, arranged and labeled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Monitored food temperatures to meet quality and safety standards.
- Demonstrated attention to detail while assembling meals according to specific customer requests or dietary restrictions.
- Maximized sales potential by properly prepping, storing, and rotating food products.
- Checked temperature of foods to guarantee doneness and prevent food-borne illnesses.
Cook
Norm's East
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Food Demonstrator
Sam's Club
02.2009 - 02.2014
- Managed time efficiently when setting up/breaking down demonstration stations at various locations within the store.
- Educated customers on proper cooking techniques, leading to improved confidence in their culinary abilities.
- Recorded quantities of sample and coupon distribution to estimate productivity and sales.
- Developed innovative recipes and food pairings for demonstrations, resulting in increased customer interest.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY06.1965
Skills
- Cake decorating expertise
- Frying
- Allergen awareness
- Supply Restocking
Accomplishments
While a student I worked at Anchor Bar, Buffalo,NY cooking Chicken Wings
While in college worked at Anchor Bar, Buffalo, NY cooking Chicken wings.
Had a successful repping business in Michigan supplying food distributors cookware, cutlery, dinnerware, flatware and small appliances..
Timeline
Cook
Lake Mead Cruises
03.2022 - 02.2024
Cook
Norm's East
01.2021 - 03.2022
Food Demonstrator
Sam's Club
02.2009 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Buffalo
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