Asher White
SPARTANBURG,South Carolina
Summary
Diligent worker bringing nearly 7 years of experience in operations, production management, organizational development and team building within diverse industries. Proficient in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies. Adept at improving operational efficiency. Team-minded individual that effectively prioritizes tasks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Longhorn Steakhouse
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared high-quality steaks and side dishes following Longhorn Steakhouse recipes and standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring safety and proper maintenance protocols were followed.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and enhance service speed.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques, safety procedures, and restaurant policies to ensure compliance.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in ordering supplies to maintain optimal kitchen operations.
- Implemented food presentation standards, enhancing visual appeal of dishes served to guests.
- Conducted regular cleaning of workstations and kitchen areas to maintain hygiene standards and compliance with health regulations.
- 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.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Prepared any and all ready-to-eat and produce prep items required to allow for smooth and efficient work shifts for fellow employees.
- Assisted management in the proper removal and disposal of all grease, trash and cardboard accumulated throughout each shift.
- Performed proper sanitation, drying, and restocking of all dishes necessary for each shift.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Outback Steakhouse
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Prepare multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepare cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Create identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Maintain well-stocked stations with supplies and seasonings for maximum productivity.
- Prepare food items such as produce, poultry and fish for frying and grilling purposes.
- Wrap up and store unused food in appropriate containers and place in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Follow restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instruct new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Grill meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Check each food item for freshness and provide feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Unload food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Collaborate with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
- Conduct daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspect kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Inspect stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Oversee food preparation and monitor safety protocols.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Maximize quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Coordinate with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Maintain effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Inspect equipment and machinery for proper working condition and direct staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Collaborate with other departments to coordinate meal service and special events, executing smooth operations.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
Senior Line Operator
Arjobex America Inc.
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Closely observed the temperatures and pressures associated with the extrusion and stretching process.
- Took samples from each roll that was ran, and checked them for the company's different specifications to make sure they met our clients standards.
- Made adjustments to speeds and temperatures to ensure specifications were met for each roll.
- Kept detailed daily logs of production and down-time.
- Logged roll samples into the company's system so that the company could keep track of stock and finished orders, as well as make sure all rolls met specifications.
- Operated forklift to move rolls to stock and to help make sure that the warehouse and bay areas stayed clean and tidy.
- Kept close watch on silo levels and vacuum suction/material flow to make sure that the line did not run out of any of the materials needed to run the rolls.
Production Worker
Rockwell Medical
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Loaded material hoppers and kept material hopper levels full so that our team could quickly and efficiently complete our production runs.
- Informed shift lead or forklift operator when more material was required to continue production runs.
- Kept work-space clean and organized, throwing away all trash accumulated throughout the shift and frequently swept my area to avoid slip/fall hazards.
- Assisted shift leads in the changing over of machines to run new material, sterilizing material hoppers and other machine parts so as to avoid contamination.
Manufacturing Production Associate/Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Innovative Fibers
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted cutter operators in the efficient and timely feeding of quality material into the baling machine.
- Prepared wraps and straps for the baling of material.
- Wrapped and labeled bales of material in preparation for shipping to customers.
- Operated forklift to stack and transport bales of material to designated shipping areas.
- Used and updated production schedule in order to keep track of progress being made on customer orders.
- Performed constant assessments of quality of extruded material to determine if defects were present.
- Engaged in thorough and detailed communication with fellow operators about quality issues and progress on corrective actions being taken.
- Replaced and broke down bad spinneret extruder heads in order to improve quality.
- Changed extruder filters to relieve built up pressure and filter out impurities.
- Supervised the process of spinning extruded material through gear wheels to ensure quality and maximum production.
- Managed the process of blending and crystallizing raw materials that are then extruded and spun into fiber.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Worked closely with maintenance to analyze equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
- Made adjustments to temperatures and speeds and monitored the use or removal of raw materials in order to improve quality and maximize production.
- Worked diligently to ensure the safety and good health of all operators that worked around potentially dangerous machinery in an exceedingly hot work environment.
- Went the extra mile by keeping good housekeeping habits in order to provide a clean and safe work environment.
Quality Control Inspector/Quality Control Team Lead
Stratosphere Quality
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Prepared reports to dispense information for product teams and compile information supporting long-term company development and success.
- Reassessed quality control measures at systemic level to proactively identify non-conformances.
- Inspected auto parts and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Advised and led process improvement team with deliberation, leadership and strategic planning.
- Provided diligent and thorough training to over 4 onboarding team members in 2 months.
Driver Helper
UPS
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Completed required product or package delivery documentation.
- Displayed very good communication and customer service skills.
- Exhibited good attendance, work habits and willingness to learn job functions.
- Assisted driver with product or package deliveries to residential and commercial locations.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
Stocker
Food Lion
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Unloaded daily delivery trucks using equipment such as pallet jacks to quickly remove and stage inventory to prepare for stocking.
- Blocked and faced merchandise on displays and shelves throughout the sales floor in accordance with company policy.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise on the sales floor.
- Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
- Maintained effective team member communication in order to improve efficiency.
Retail Sales Associate
Labor Of Love Ministries Inc.
07.2014 - 03.2018
- Worked closely with management to schedule donation pick-ups to replenish inventory.
- Loaded and Unloaded Donation Truck.
- Sorted through back-inventory to determine what could be stocked on the sales floor and what needed to be recycled or disposed of.
- Pricing inventory based on examples provided by management.
- Stocked sales floor with new inventory and appropriately disposed of old inventory.
- Aided management with the frequent remodeling of the layout of the sales floor to help improve sales.
- Ran cash register while coworkers were assisting other customers or were otherwise unavailable.
- Gave assistance to management in the opening and closing of the store.
- Provided excellent customer service, assisting customers with any and all needs including: answering questions about inventory, ringing customers up, assisting in moving heavier purchases to vehicles, and delivery of certain purchased items to their homes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding And Advanced Welding
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC12-2025
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School
Greenwood, SC01.2016
Skills
- Hardworking
- Dedicated
- Dependable
- Responsible
- Team Player
- Able to follow directions thoroughly and efficiently
- Always looking for ways to improve myself as an employee
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
Timeline
Line Cook
Longhorn Steakhouse
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Outback Steakhouse
03.2022 - 03.2024
Senior Line Operator
Arjobex America Inc.
11.2021 - 05.2022
Production Worker
Rockwell Medical
08.2021 - 10.2021
Manufacturing Production Associate/Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Innovative Fibers
09.2019 - 07.2021
Quality Control Inspector/Quality Control Team Lead
Stratosphere Quality
07.2019 - 09.2019
Driver Helper
UPS
11.2018 - 01.2019
Stocker
Food Lion
04.2018 - 06.2018
Retail Sales Associate
Labor Of Love Ministries Inc.
07.2014 - 03.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Welding And Advanced Welding
Spartanburg Community College
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School