Austin Handy
Middleburg,FL
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. Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Line Cook
Little Caesars
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints to increase trust and satisfaction.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Controlled food cost and waste by selecting and using correct ingredients and amounts.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Placed food trays over food warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
Senior Merchandiser
Grace Fixtures
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed quality assurance procedures while analyzing projects, resets and backroom processes.
- Developed and maintained effective communication strategies to deliver necessary details to project teams.
- Collected data, monitored project progress and finalized reports before reporting to management.
- Analyzed local markets and opportunities to improve marketing strategies.
- Transported necessary equipment, products and paperwork between work locations.
- Uploaded pictures and data to [Software] on completed projects and displays for approval from management.
- Liaised between store personnel and reset teams for restocking and presentation of merchandise.
- Worked closely with management in observing and actively monitoring sales.
- Showcased completed displays and presentations to management prior to making merchandise changes.
- Complied with established safety procedures on ladder safety and first aid.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at [Number] locations by following established planograms.
- Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
- Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays.
- Used props and lighting to enhance appearance and visibility of displays.
- Monitored store traffic and customer engagement to determine display effectiveness.
- Presented store update suggestions and layouts to management and stakeholders.
Education
GED -
New Generation
Lake City, FL06.2022
Skills
- Kitchen Organization
- Meat Cutting
- Food Processing
- Sauce Preparation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Stock Rotation
- Menu Memorization
- Inventory Stocking
- Kitchen Operations
- Performance Improvement
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Ingredient Inspection
- Food Storage
- Heavy Lifting
- Team Collaboration
- Flexible Schedule
- Attention to Detail
- Safe Food Handling
- Quick-Learning
Soccer, Video Games, Cooking/Baking
I love playing soccer because it is a really good way to get exercise and to help with health and video games can be a relaxing fun time after a long day or work or playing soccer and I love to try cooking and baking because it is a fun thing to do and to learn more things about differerent recipes.
Soccer, Video Games, Cooking/Baking, listening to music, learning new things
I love to play soccer because it is a really fun sport and it is very good for exercise, I play video games after a long day of working or being out because it is relaxing especially while listening to music because I love listening to music about 24/7 whenever I can and I do love to try cooking/baking because it's something I've always loved doing as a kid, I think it's good to learn new things because it helps strengthening the mind and it helps build knowledge
Timeline
Senior Merchandiser
Grace Fixtures
06.2022 - 02.2023
Prep Line Cook
Little Caesars
08.2021 - 10.2023
GED -
New Generation