Avery DeBord
Caldwell,TX
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with managing appointments, coordinating household support and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
I’m also a motivated cook with 7 years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Right At Home Health Care
Bastrop, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
Warehouse Floater
Wayne Sandersons Farm
Bryan, TX
11.2023 - 09.2025
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and updates.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments for timely distribution
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Prepared orders for shipment by packaging and labeling products correctly.
- Supported training of new staff on warehouse processes and procedures.
- Utilized hand tools such as pallet jacks to transport heavy loads throughout the warehouse.
- Stocked merchandise onto shelves and racks in an organized manner.
- Implemented proper stacking techniques when storing goods in designated areas.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with customers and colleagues.
- Loaded outgoing trucks with items specified on shipping orders.
- Unloaded incoming trucks, sorted packages, and placed them on appropriate shelves.
- Responded quickly to urgent requests from production departments regarding material needs.
- Cleaned and maintained aisles, shelving units, and other areas of the warehouse as needed.
Sales Associate
7 Eleven Gas Station
Caldwell, TX
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Increased purchase amounts by cross-selling with similar products.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Suggested ideas for improving store operations and increasing profits.
- Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Cook
Sonic
Flatonia, TX
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
Cook
Einstein Bagels
Waxahachie, TX
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure timely ordering and delivery of products.
- Provided weekly updates on back-ordered items to customers.
- Created reports on inventory levels for management review.
Team Lead
Schlotzsky's Deli
Waxahachie, TX
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
- Gathered business requirements from users to convert to technical requirements.
- Inspected equipment and ensured it was properly maintained by kitchen staff.
- Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
- Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
- Supervised all aspects of the kitchen operations including inventory control and ordering of supplies.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Enforced sanitation policies and procedures throughout the kitchen area.
- Implemented cost saving measures while still maintaining high quality standards.
- Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
- Managed cashiering duties such as counting money at the end of shift.
- Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
- Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
- Worked closely with restaurant managers to ensure smooth operations in the kitchen.
Cook Shift Leader
Schlotzsky's Deli
Joplin, MO
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Inspected equipment and ensured it was properly maintained by kitchen staff.
- Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
- Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
- Supervised all aspects of the kitchen operations including inventory control and ordering of supplies.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Performed regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained.
- Enforced sanitation policies and procedures throughout the kitchen area.
- Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Participated in periodic performance reviews for all members of the kitchen team.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
- Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
- Managed cashiering duties such as counting money at the end of shift.
- Coordinated with other departments such as front-of-house or catering services when needed.
- Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
- Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
- Ordered supplies, ingredients, and equipment needed for the kitchen.
- Worked closely with restaurant managers to ensure smooth operations in the kitchen.
- Sanitized counters and utensils used for preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Used computer to store and retrieve data and online orders.
- Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
- Taught kitchen staff about proper nutrition, food allergies and dietary issues.
Production Associate
Newell Brands Inc.
Neosho, MO
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
- Identified opportunities for improvement and implemented changes to increase productivity levels.
- Unloaded completed products from conveyors after they had been inspected.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Wrapped items, placed in boxes and added proper labeling to prepare for shipment.
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of production orders, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
- Inspected finished products for defects before packing them for shipment.
- Unloaded and sorted products and transported items to proper locations.
Cashier
Renkens nursery
Victoria, TX
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while handling chemicals or hazardous materials.
- Organized product displays in order to promote sales.
- Helped customers select optimal plants, tools and accessory purchases for specific needs.
- Provided expert advice on plant care and maintenance techniques.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise, such as plants, flowers, garden tools, fertilizers, soil, and other gardening supplies.
- Answered customer inquiries related to products and services offered by the store.
- Adhered to all company policies regarding customer service standards and quality control procedures.
- Kept stock healthy by watering on-schedule and deadheading flowers to promote additional blooms.
- Assisted customers with loading purchases into vehicles.
- Greeted customers upon entering the garden center and provided assistance in selecting products.
- Performed opening and closing duties including counting money at end of shift.
- Cleared out older items to make way for new seasonal offerings with skilled use of sales displays and special pricing.
- Assisted in setting up promotional displays for seasonal events or holidays.
- Kept records of daily transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Maintained cleanliness of the garden center by sweeping floors, dusting shelves, emptying trash cans.
- Offered suggestions on ways to improve operational efficiency within the store.
- Moved large pallets and heavy items with pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Managed customer orders smoothly, processed payments and helped with bulky or heavy loads.
- Maintained well-stocked, organized and attractively merchandised garden items.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments accurately and efficiently.
- Watered and pruned plants according to specific needs for plant type.
Deli Cashier
The Village Market
Carmine, TX
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Opened and closed store by counting cash drawers and making daily bank deposits.
- Led window changes and store visual changes to attract and motivate customers to buy products.
- Completed orders by slicing, weighing, packaging and pricing meats and cheeses.
- Received new inventory and rotated stock by dates to keep items fresh and usable.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Updated food displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
- Prepared sandwiches according to customer specifications.
- Maintained work areas to reduce potential for illness or injury.
- Ensured that all food items were stored at appropriate temperatures according to health code standards.
- Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods.
- Provided accurate information about product ingredients upon request.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to food handling processes.
- Weighed portions accurately using scales for bulk items such as cheese or cold cuts.
- Stayed calm and professional in situations and resolved conflicts to customer satisfaction.
- Greeted customers, provided excellent customer service, and answered questions regarding deli products.
- Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain hygiene standards established by the company.
- Restocked condiments such as pickles, olives, peppers, onions, as necessary throughout the day.
- Operated slicers, scales, wrappers, grinders, and other equipment to prepare food items for sale.
- Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
- Checked expiration dates on packaged goods before placing them on display.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Reconciled transactions at end of shift using appropriate forms and reports to verify accuracy of transactions.
- Identified discrepancies between actual count and register balance; made corrections accordingly.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Processed refunds for worn, damaged and broken merchandise.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Assisted customers by providing information and resolving complaints.
General Helper
Henkel Square
Round Top , Tx
03.2016 - 09.2019
- Adhered to safety policies and procedures to prevent incidents.
- Showed up for shift on time, dressed appropriately and eager to perform all required tasks.
- Installed framing materials, pipes, glass and tiles.
- Assisted in setting up and taking down event equipment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved materials within the facility.
- Contributed to site inspections using various checklists.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area.
- Followed all safety protocols while performing tasks assigned by supervisors.
- Helped in loading and unloading trucks with merchandise or other items.
- Collected debris from work areas throughout the day.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of customer and employee areas.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Transported supplies to work sites, removed from trucks and organized for crew use.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Completed building repairs and maintenance to walkways, sidewalks and landscaping.
Cook
Private Employeer
Round Top , Tx
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Education
GED -
Victoria College
Victoria, TX05.2020
Skills
- PPE Usage
- Behavior Redirection
- Medical Records Management
- Housekeeping
- Heavy Lifting
- Ingredient Inspection
- Kitchen Organization
- Food Processing
- Food Presentation
- Safe Food Handling
- Customer Service
- Dish Preparation
- Stocking Supplies
- POS Systems
- Cycle Counts
- Storage Organization
- Loading and Unloading
- Assembly and Production
- Gardening Products
- Plant and Flower Care
- Flower Bed Arrangements
- Maintaining Equipment
- Trimming and Pruning
- Mulching Gardens
- Gardening Techniques
- Lawn Fertilization
- Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
Timeline
Warehouse Floater
Wayne Sandersons Farm
11.2023 - 09.2025
Sales Associate
7 Eleven Gas Station
08.2022 - 07.2023
Caregiver
Right At Home Health Care
04.2022 - Current
Cook
Sonic
04.2022 - 08.2022
Cook
Einstein Bagels
03.2021 - 04.2022
Team Lead
Schlotzsky's Deli
03.2021 - 04.2022
Cook Shift Leader
Schlotzsky's Deli
01.2021 - 05.2021
Production Associate
Newell Brands Inc.
07.2020 - 12.2020
Cashier
Renkens nursery
09.2019 - 07.2020
Deli Cashier
The Village Market
05.2016 - 09.2019
General Helper
Henkel Square
03.2016 - 09.2019
Cook
Private Employeer
10.2015 - 05.2016
GED -
Victoria College