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AVERY JACKSON

Sutherland,VA

Summary

To acquire a challenging position in an environment where I can best utilize my skills and ability.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook NA-04

Fort Gregg Adams
06.2023 - Current
  • Leadership & Supervision: Work under the supervision of the Activity Manager, receiving instructions on work sequences, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Lead a team of 3 or more NA-04 cooks and food service workers, ensuring they follow work assignments and deadlines effectively.
  • Team Coordination: Assign tasks to team members, ensuring there is sufficient work to keep all employees engaged. Monitor work progress, check adherence to procedures, and report updates to the supervisor.
  • Training & Support: Demonstrate proper work methods to team members and address procedural questions, ensuring the team maintains high standards of food preparation and safety.
  • Cooking & Preparation: Perform a full range of cooking tasks, including the preparation of simple menu items like pancakes, sausages, eggs, hamburgers, and vegetables. Prepare hot cereals, soups, sauces, gravies, and cold sandwich fillings according to standardized recipes.
  • • Food Handling & Safety: Weigh, measure, and assemble ingredients, ensuring all food is prepared according to recipes and stored following established procedures to maintain food safety. Adhere to sanitation guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure food quality.
  • Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate and maintain a variety of kitchen equipment, ensuring all tools are cleaned and stored according to safety procedures. Disassemble and clean kitchen equipment regularly to prevent injury and maintain hygiene.
  • Inventory & Reporting: Assist with inventory management, ensuring all food items are available for scheduled meals and events. Report any issues or delays to the supervisor, seeking guidance on problem-solving as needed.

Technical Support

Freelance Associate
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Resolved technical issues for end-users, improving system efficiency by 15%.
  • Documented and reported outcomes to supervisors, ensuring consistent communication.
  • Provided remote and on-site support, adapting to a wide range of technical challenges.

Aide – Psychiatric Technician

Central State Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with mental and physical disabilities.
  • Monitored and recorded patient behavior and progress, reporting to the healthcare team.
  • Assisted in daily activities and ensured the safety and well-being of all patients.

Sorter – Warehouse Associate

UPS
09.2019 - 12.2019

-Sorted packages efficiently, ensuring accurate delivery to appropriate locations.
- Followed written and verbal instructions to adapt to changing work duties.
- Maintained productivity and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Associate – Team Member

Amazon
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Selected, packed, and shipped products to customers in a timely manner.
  • Managed tasks in a physically demanding environment, lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Adhered to safety guidelines in a warehouse with extreme temperature changes.

Education

Associate Degree - Business Administration

Richard Bland College
Petersburg, VA
08.2019

High School Diploma -

Dinwiddie High School
Dinwiddie, VA
05.2018

Skills

  • Excellent Communicator
  • Ability to work alone or in a team setting
  • Punctual
  • Accurate and detailed
  • Great at time management
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Time management and attention to detail
  • Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving
  • Culinary skills with knowledge of food safety regulations
  • Experience in warehouse operations and logistics

Leadership Experience

Accusation Manager, Grace Haven Property LLC, Chesterfield, VA, 06/01/22, Oversaw the purchasing activities.

Timeline

Cook NA-04

Fort Gregg Adams
06.2023 - Current

Technical Support

Freelance Associate
02.2022 - 10.2022

Aide – Psychiatric Technician

Central State Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2021

Sorter – Warehouse Associate

UPS
09.2019 - 12.2019

Associate – Team Member

Amazon
07.2018 - 08.2019

Associate Degree - Business Administration

Richard Bland College

High School Diploma -

Dinwiddie High School
AVERY JACKSON