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Austin Burns

Taylorsville,UT

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with a track record of strict regulatory compliance, high-volume data management, and team leadership. Experienced in navigating complex life insurance policies and maintaining data accuracy for confidential records. Skilled in prioritizing critical workflows under intense time pressure. Focus areas include analytical problem-solving and operational execution.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Compass
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2026 - Current
  • Coordinated food production with chefs to meet Compass service standards, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Inspected ingredient quality and freshness prior to kitchen use, ensuring high standards for meal preparation.
  • Maintained sanitation and food safety practices across prep areas.
  • Followed recipes and portion standards for consistent menu execution.
  • Supported Compass kitchen staff in daily meal prep and service to ensure timely and quality food delivery.
  • Tracked inventory levels and ordered supplies for Compass operations.

Safety Manager

Thomas Cuisine
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2025 - 08.2026
  • Maintained incident reports and safety records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Monitored OSHA standards and company safety policies.
  • Reviewed injuries and near-misses to identify trends and improve safety measures.
  • Coordinated corrective actions for hazards, enhancing safety in kitchens and storage spaces.
  • Monitored proper PPE use during safety inspections and safe work practices.
  • Assisted with safety training for kitchen and support staff.
  • Supported workplace safety inspections across Thomas Cuisine foodservice operations.

Life Insurance Agent

Policy Scout
South Jordan, Utah
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Advised prospects on life insurance coverage choices.
  • Guided applicants through underwriting and enrollment process.
  • Clarified policy terms and premium information to customers.
  • Collected and analyzed client details to facilitate thorough application review.
  • Prepared accurate insurance quotes with Policy Scout sales tools.
  • Engaged with leads through Policy Scout communication channels to nurture relationships and enhance conversion potential.
  • Updated client records and policy files for Policy Scout.
  • Supported renewals and service requests for policyholders.
  • Delivered personalized service via phone, email, and in-person meetings to meet client needs and strengthen customer loyalty.

Education

High School Diploma -

Layton Highschool
Layton, UT
06-2023

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Culinary technique refinement
  • Food safety standards
  • Supply chain management
  • Scheduling
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Issue logging

Timeline

Sous Chef

Compass
08.2026 - Current

Safety Manager

Thomas Cuisine
01.2025 - 08.2026

Life Insurance Agent

Policy Scout
01.2024 - 01.2025

High School Diploma -

Layton Highschool
Austin Burns