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Years of professional culinary experience
Benjamin Slota
Airport Materials Handler
Groveport,OH
Summary
Adaptable professional skilled in thriving under pressure and enhancing brand reputation through reliable performance. Dedicated material handler with extensive experience in efficiently transporting goods while ensuring safety around heavy loads and hazardous materials. Recognized for strong teamwork skills and proactive communication, leading to effective issue resolution. Proven ability to perform tasks quickly and independently, consistently meeting organizational needs through organized practices.
Overview
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Materials handling and transport vehicle operations
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Construction and engineering special inspection experience
Work History
Materials Handler
FedEx
Groveport, OH
12.2023 - Current
- Performed warehouse tasks using a forklift.
- Operated airport transport vehicles.
- Ensured compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and safety standards.
- Ensured safe and efficient loading and unloading of aircraft luggage and cargo.
- Worked in various weather conditions to ensure continuous airport operations.
- Operated heavy equipment such as tugs, loaders, belt loaders, conveyor belts.
Sous Chef
University Of Washington, Seattle
Seattle, WA
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Implemented comprehensive health department regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Maintained accurate records for cost analysis purposes.
Special Inspector
Construction Inspection Services
Port Angeles, WA
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted individual item tests and obtained samples for further analysis.
- Implemented best practices and competency requirements.
- Compiled comprehensive documentation summarizing inspection outcomes.
Lead Cook
University Of Washington
Seattle, WA
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Washed, sliced, peeled and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Inventoried kitchen sections and refilled supplies.
- Monitored and reported food and labor costs and waste, saving $1,000's per month.
Engineering Technician
United Engineering Inc
Port Angeles, WA
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintained safety by verifying compliance and assuring proper factory testing.
- Maintained open and effective communications with project teams through stand-up meetings to increase productivity.
- Prepared daily project status updates to inform staff and document project changes.
- Interpreted electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and diagrams.
Laboratory Technician
Northwest Territories Inc.
Port Angeles, WA
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Ran analysis on soil samples to determine levels of compaction based on water content.
- APNGA Portable Nuclear Gauge Certified.
- Field testing of soil and asphalt using a nuclear gauge to determine density and water content of compacted materials.
- Daily professional reports to principle engineer.
Sous Chef
Glacier Bay Lodge And Tours
Gustavus, AK
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Maximized customer satisfaction and team performance through command-based structure and absolute control over staff actions.
- Supervised all kitchen food preparation while operating in demanding, high-volume environment.
- Prepared mise en place everyday.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling, meeting all coverage needs and avoiding wasted labor.
- Assessed inventory levels every week and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Monitored and reported food and labor costs and waste, saving $1,000's per month.
Sous Chef
Glacier Bay Lodge And Tours
Gustavus, AK
- Supervised all kitchen food preparation while operating in demanding, high-volume environment.
- Maximized customer satisfaction and team performance through command-based structure and absolute control over staff actions.
- Prepared mise en place every day to promote efficient preparation of signature dishes.
- Performed as head chef as needed to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through effective discipline and motivation.
Lead Cook
Next Door Gastropub
Port Angeles, WA
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
- Inventoried kitchen sections and refilled supplies.
- Double-checked plated meals for any last minute changes before sending to dining room.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food in the morning and before services started.
- Stood in for other members of the kitchen staff.
- Cooked food following specific measurements and recipes.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
Lead Cook
Black Butte Ranch - There Is A Place
Sisters, OR
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
- Double-checked plated meals for any last minute changes before sending to dining room.
- Incorporated wine tasting menu with current menu items to enhance food sales.
- Observed and tested food to determine whether food was cooked sufficiently and according to recipes.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
Cook
Bend Brewing Co
Bend , OR
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Cook
Olympic Lodge
Port Angeles, WA
- Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
- Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail foodservice revenue and productivity goals.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Cook
McMenamins Inc.
Bend, OR
- Maximized efficiency of kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Prepared more than 250 dishes per day in fast-paced intense environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
- Created approximately 30-40 orders simultaneously during busy periods with high accuracy, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Communicated with wait staff regarding customer requests, dietary concerns and allergy questions.
- Collaborated closely with food and beverage leadership to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Port Angeles High School
Port Angeles, WA07.2005
Some College (No Degree) -
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WASkills
- Self-motivated
- Positive and Professional
- Time management
- Serve Safe certified
- Heavy equipment operations
- Overseeing daily activities
- Documentation and reporting
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving
- Issue resolution
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
- HACCP Certification (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) - International HACCP Alliance.
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Forklift Certification
- DOT Hazardous Materials Training Certificate - U.S. Department of Transportation.
Accomplishments
- MVP recognition for excellent performance as a FedEx LCK employee for November 2024.
- Multiple Bravo Zulu awards for consistently going above and beyond expectations.
- Excelling at multiple positions with recognition from management and peers.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- University of Washington
- NACUFS
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekFlexible work hoursWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsQuote
Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment.
Rumi
Software
Some Excel (I want to improve my skills)
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
A2
Interests
Fly Fishing
Mycology
Gastronomy
Theology
Exploring Different Climates
Traveling the World
Language
History
Timeline
Materials Handler
FedEx
12.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
University Of Washington, Seattle
08.2021 - 10.2022
Special Inspector
Construction Inspection Services
07.2020 - 08.2021
Lead Cook
University Of Washington
12.2019 - 06.2020
Engineering Technician
United Engineering Inc
02.2019 - 12.2019
Laboratory Technician
Northwest Territories Inc.
09.2018 - 02.2019
Sous Chef
Glacier Bay Lodge And Tours
05.2018 - 09.2018
Sous Chef
Glacier Bay Lodge And Tours
Lead Cook
Next Door Gastropub
Lead Cook
Black Butte Ranch - There Is A Place
Cook
Bend Brewing Co
Cook
Olympic Lodge
Cook
McMenamins Inc.
High School Diploma -
Port Angeles High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Peninsula College
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