Carl Stanford
Lake Wales,FL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Mary's Snack Shack, excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Proven ability to enhance service efficiency through waste reduction strategies and effective multitasking. Skilled in food handling and sanitation practices, delivering high-quality meals while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Mary's Snack Shack
Lake Wales, FL
02.2022 - Current
- Prepared and cooked diverse menu items efficiently, adhering to food safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock levels met operational needs.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations, promoting hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal preparation processes, enhancing service speed.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols, fostering teamwork and skill development.
- Developed weekly specials based on seasonal ingredients, contributing to menu innovation and customer satisfaction.
Landscape Worker
Veneers Landscaping.
Lake Wales, FL
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Operated various landscaping tools to maintain garden aesthetics and functionality.
- Assisted in planting, weeding, and mulching to enhance landscape designs.
- Followed safety protocols while performing physical labor outdoors in diverse weather conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to execute landscaping projects efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas and organized equipment for optimal workflow.
- Assisted in irrigation system setup and maintenance to support plant growth.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
Construction Worker
Pools by J.D Fizer
Rockford, MI
05.2005 - 09.2011
- Prepared and cooked diverse menu items efficiently, adhering to food safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock levels met operational needs.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations, promoting hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal preparation processes, enhancing service speed.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols, fostering teamwork and skill development.
- Developed weekly specials based on seasonal ingredients, contributing to menu innovation and customer satisfaction.
Cook
Kings Burger
Lake Wales, FL
03.2012 - 04.2014
- Implemented waste reduction strategies in food prep, improving overall kitchen efficiency and sustainability efforts.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Lowell Senior High
Lowell, MI06.2002
Timeline
Cook
Mary's Snack Shack
02.2022 - Current
Landscape Worker
Veneers Landscaping.
05.2016 - 05.2019
Cook
Kings Burger
03.2012 - 04.2014
Construction Worker
Pools by J.D Fizer
05.2005 - 09.2011
High School Diploma - General Studies
Lowell Senior High
Skills
Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Food preparation
Multitasking and organization
Kitchen organization
Frying
Knife skills
Sanitation
Supply restocking
Surface cleaning
Food presentation
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Sanitation practices
Grilling
Performance improvement
Food handler certification
Hospitality service expertise