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Austin Black

Wabash,IN

Summary

Motivated Business Management student seeking internship in manufacturing to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Worker

Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home
Wabash, IN
01.2022 - Current
  • Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
  • Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
  • Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
  • Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
  • Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare high-quality, delicious meals.
  • Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
  • Unloaded food and supplies from delivery trucks to appropriate storage locations.
  • Prepared various local and seasonal specialties for boutique restaurant.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
  • Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
  • Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
  • Plated meals in appealing arrangement and placed in designated areas to deliver to patrons.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
  • Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for all customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
  • Displayed strong knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices.
  • Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of display cases and dining areas.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
  • Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
  • Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
  • Prepared food orders, focusing on dietary restriction requests.
  • Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
  • Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
  • Unboxed, stored and organized incoming kitchen supplies with every delivery.
  • Handled glassware, crystal and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
  • Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
  • Replenished stations throughout restaurant and restocked cupboards, serving areas and salad bars to meet employee and customer demands.
  • Utilized kitchen equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and company safety protocols.
  • Studied methods of coworkers, successfully learning kitchen and food service skills.
  • Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.

Production Machinist

Ford Meter Box
Wabash, Wabash
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.

Dairy Clerk

Walmart
Wabash, IN
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Pulled out of date products from shelves and cases, disposing of items in proper bins.
  • Addressed customer questions and explained key information about newly stocked dairy offerings.
  • Sanitized desks and wiped down high-touch areas to avoid germ spread and illness.
  • Confirmed pricing accuracy and checked all department signage, maintaining correct sale prices
  • Gathered and prepared store displays and promotional material.
  • Monitored and arranged store shelves according to stock tags.
  • Assisted with unloading merchandise and unpacking cartons.
  • Tracked inventory, handled store merchandise and removed out of code products.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
  • Educated customers on product and service offerings.
  • Escorted customers to products and pointed out complementary items to boost store sales.
  • Observed customer behaviors to identify security threats and escalate concerns to supervisors.

Kitchen Staff Member

Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre
Wabash, IN
03.2019 - 04.2020
  • Cleaned and sanitized frequently to maintain health code standards.
  • Moved smoothly between different cooking stations to assist with meal preparations.
  • Contributed to successful kitchen operations with smooth handling of daily checklists.
  • Adhered fully to kitchen standards involving required portion sizes, individual recipe instructions and safe food handling procedures.
  • Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
  • Checked stock regularly and discarded unsafe food to protect customers.
  • Assisted cook team by preparing sandwiches and salads.
  • Received, rotated and replenished kitchen stock for team members.
  • Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
  • Readied vegetables and garnishes for meals.
  • Unloaded food and supplies from delivery trucks to appropriate storage locations.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
  • Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
  • Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
  • Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
  • Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
  • Plated meals in appealing arrangement and placed in designated areas to deliver to patrons.

Grocery Bagger

Krogers Grocery Store
Wabash , IN
08.2018 - 02.2019
  • Assisted customers with getting groceries loaded in vehicles.
  • Collected empty carts and returned each to store to minimize loss and damage to store property.
  • Cleaned up spills, collected trash and swept and mopped floors.
  • Retrieved carts from returns and parking lot.
  • Checked prices and pulled product for customers.
  • Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
  • Assembled cartons, crates and containers to prepare for shipping.
  • Faced merchandise in freezers and shelves for display.
  • Participated in available training courses to improve sales skills and product knowledge.
  • Moved merchandise to departments using hand trucks.
  • Cleaned shelves and restocked with new inventory when products stock ran low.
  • Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and equipment.
  • Examined grocery products to immediately remove from stock expired or spoiled items, adhering to "first in, first out" rule.
  • Received and unloaded new products upon delivery, checking for damage and order accuracy.
  • Operated cash registers, scanners and computers to itemize and total customer purchases.
  • Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
  • Contributed to front-end team success, assisting manager and co-workers with diverse daily tasks.
  • Answered questions and inquiries per shift regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN
05.2023

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem Solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Work Coordination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Creative Thinking

Timeline

Production Machinist

Ford Meter Box
05.2022 - 07.2022

Kitchen Worker

Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home
01.2022 - Current

Dairy Clerk

Walmart
06.2021 - 12.2021

Kitchen Staff Member

Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre
03.2019 - 04.2020

Grocery Bagger

Krogers Grocery Store
08.2018 - 02.2019

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Indiana University Kokomo

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