Carl Grannum
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at The College of New Jersey/Sodexho, excelling in meal preparation and food safety. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency through effective communication and grilling techniques, ensuring high-quality food presentation and customer satisfaction. Committed to maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef/Grill Operator
The College of New Jersey/Sodexho
2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing, NJ, 08618
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Responsible for setting food stations, to prepare meals for college students.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness and organization in workstations.
- Monitored food safety practices, adhering to health regulations and standards.
- Implemented effective time management strategies to streamline meal preparation processes.
Line Cook
Panda Express
1660 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared and cooked menu items following standardized recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, adhering to food safety regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock levels met operational needs.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including grills, fryers, and ovens.
- Conducted daily prep work for ingredients, enhancing efficiency in service delivery.
Line Cook
Wing Stop
1566A North Olden Ave, Ewing, NJ 08638
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with team members to expedite meal preparation during peak hours.
- Adapted quickly to changing menus and special requests from customers.
- Supported training of new staff on kitchen procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Store Attendant
HK Liquors
1790 Olden Ave, Ewing, NJ 08638
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained inventory levels by restocking shelves and organizing products efficiently.
- Operated cash register, processed transactions accurately, and managed cash drawer.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure cleanliness and organization of store environment.
- Assisted customers with locating items, answering questions about products, and offering solutions to meet their needs.
Package Handler
FedEx
2360 Route 33, Suite 112, Robbinsville, NJ 08691
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Operated conveyor systems to efficiently sort and distribute packages.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments to ensure timely deliveries.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to promote safety.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce delays.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize accidents during package handling.
- Conducted quality checks on incoming packages for damage or discrepancies.
Chef/Griller
Habit Burger
3371 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Twp, NJ 08648
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to Habit Burger standards and recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring availability of ingredients for daily operations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during peak hours.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain consistency in offerings.
- Implemented time-saving techniques in food preparation processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Stockroom Assistant
Williams
3535 Us Highway 1, Princeton, NJ 08540
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Organized stockroom inventory to optimize space and improve accessibility.
- Assisted in receiving shipments and verifying accuracy of delivered items.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of stockroom environment.
- Utilized inventory management systems for tracking stock levels and orders.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline stock replenishment processes.
- Implemented improvements in storage solutions to enhance workflow efficiency.
Sales Associate
Sears Holding Corporation
3320 US-1 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Assisted customers in product selection and provided exceptional service to enhance shopping experience.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability for sales floor presentation.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems to ensure efficient customer checkout.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain visual merchandising standards and store organization.
- Conducted regular product knowledge sessions to improve sales strategies and increase customer engagement.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Sales Associate/Stockroom Assistant
KICKS USA
1510 North Olden Ave, Ewing, NJ 08638
09.2013 - 01.2017
- Maximized customer satisfaction by providing personalized product recommendations and exceptional service.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and product availability.
- Trained new team members on sales techniques and store policies to enhance performance.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and drive effective merchandising strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trenton Central High School
400 Chambers Street, Trenton, NJ 08609 Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Grilling techniques
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
Certification
I have a certification for a security guard.
Timeline
Chef/Grill Operator
The College of New Jersey/Sodexho
01.2024 - 05.2024
Line Cook
Panda Express
05.2023 - 11.2023
Line Cook
Wing Stop
12.2022 - 02.2023
Store Attendant
HK Liquors
06.2021 - 08.2021
Package Handler
FedEx
11.2020 - 05.2021
Chef/Griller
Habit Burger
01.2020 - 04.2020
Stockroom Assistant
Williams
11.2018 - 01.2019
Sales Associate
Sears Holding Corporation
02.2018 - 06.2018
Sales Associate/Stockroom Assistant
KICKS USA
09.2013 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Trenton Central High School