Benjamin Oliver
Aiken,SC
Summary
Dedicated professional with background in customer service, food preparation, and maintaining store cleanliness. Delivered results in high-volume environments through strong work ethic and service orientation. Focused on pursuing education in Electrical Engineering while enhancing skills in 3D art and animation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Assistant
Anchor Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Aiken, South Carolina
12.2019 - 08.2022
- Assisted cook with meal preparation and other tasks to ensure smooth kitchen operations
- Prepare residents' trays for food while making tea and lemonade
- Assisted with truck deliveries to ensure timely receipt of kitchen supplies
- Restocked snacks to maintain availability for residents' needs
- Wash dishes and trays
- Swept and mopped floors and removed trash
Cook
Ihop
Aiken, South Carolina
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Cleaned and maintained grills for optimal cooking performance
- Replenished items for next team to ensure seamless workflow
- Mopped and swept kitchen area to ensure cleanliness and safety
Cook
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc
Aiken, South Carolina
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Managed grill, fryer, and oven stations during peak meal periods to ensure timely service.
- Executed Cracker Barrel recipes to deliver consistent quality in country-style food preparation.
- Advanced from dishwasher to cook, demonstrating commitment and skill development.
Cook
Zaxbys
Aiken, South Carolina
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Kitchen
KFC
Richmond, KY
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Wash dishes and assist the cook with anything that he/she requires of me. Performed additional duties as requested.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Pastry Cook
Sweet Shoppe Cafe and More
Corbin, KY
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Prepared and packaged early morning orders for hospital and front display pastries. Cleaned tables and washed dishes promptly after the morning rush to maintain hygiene. Monitored and replenished front display with freshly baked pastries throughout the day.
- Prepared pastries, desserts, and baked goods for Sweet Shoppe Cafe service.
- Mixed doughs, batters, and fillings using café recipes and standards.
- Decorated cakes, tarts, and plated sweets with careful finishing touches.
Education
South Laurel High School
Richmond, KYSome College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KYSkills
- Kitchen sanitation
- Food tray assembly
- Inventory restocking
- Delivery receiving
- Equipment cleaning
- Food preparation
- Kitchen operations
- Sanitation procedures
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Ingredient preparation
- Meal presentation
- Health code compliance
- Portion control
- Safe food handling
- Food storage safety
- High volume dining
- Chef assistance
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Allergen awareness
- Dishwashing
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Catering support
- Freezer management
- Plating assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Recipe following
- Hygiene standards
- Equipment organization
- Dish stacking efficiency
- Kitchen organization
- Dishwashing procedures
- Supply restocking
- Meal preparation
Ability Summary
My skills begin with gardening and farm work; gift basket making; cleaning (land or home); above average knowledge of computers such as building, taking apart, and cleaning; cooking; basic butchering (kill and clean animals excluding cows); fixing bicycles; and elderly care.
Additional Information
My skills begin with gardening and farm work; gift basket making; cleaning (land or home); above average knowledge of computers such as building, taking apart, and cleaning; cooking; basic butchering (kill and clean animals excluding cows); fixing bicycles; and elderly care.
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
Anchor Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
12.2019 - 08.2022
Cook
Ihop
12.2017 - 12.2019
Cook
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc
05.2015 - 12.2017
Cook
Zaxbys
03.2014 - 10.2015
Kitchen
KFC
03.2013 - 07.2013
Pastry Cook
Sweet Shoppe Cafe and More
02.2012 - 08.2012
South Laurel High School
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Eastern Kentucky University