Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Receptionist

Chance Minton

Picayune,MS

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Laborer

Family Business
  • Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
  • Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
  • Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
  • Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
  • Helped with door and window installations.
  • Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
  • Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
  • Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
  • Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
  • Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.

Sales Manager

Aaron's Sales and Lease
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Managed customer accounts, rental agreements, and payment plans to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
  • Trained and supervised staff in sales techniques and customer service.
  • Increased store sales through upselling, cross-selling, and promotional campaigns.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and professionally to maintain positive relationships.

Line Cook

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.

Line Cook

Fatty’s Seafood
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.

Line Cook

Ruby Tuesday
01.2018 - 08.2020
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.

Line Cook

Lil Caesars
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
  • Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making, and dough preparation.
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
  • Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
  • Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
  • Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
  • Maintained pizza-making and kitchen equipment to keep items in good working condition and kitchen operating smoothly.
  • Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
  • Monitored pizzas throughout cooking process to deliver correct doneness and prevent burning or undercooking.
  • Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
  • Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gloucester High School
Gloucester, VA

Skills

  • Residential construction
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Ditch digging
  • Roofing
  • Drywalling
  • Painting
  • Team collaboration
  • Carrying heavy loads
  • Heavy lifting
  • Scaffolding setup
  • Debris removal
  • Repetitive work
  • Flooring installation
  • Willingness to learn
  • Commercial Construction
  • Sauteing
  • Frying
  • Food safety oversight
  • Cooking
  • Food presentation
  • Contamination prevention
  • Dish preparation
  • Surface cleaning
  • Food handling
  • Grilling
  • Inventory management
  • Special diets
  • Event catering
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • ServSafe certified
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation practices
  • Residential construction
  • Culinary art
  • Temperature control
  • New hire training
  • Menu planning

Timeline

Sales Manager

Aaron's Sales and Lease
05.2024 - 09.2024

Line Cook

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
10.2022 - 03.2023

Line Cook

Fatty’s Seafood
01.2021 - 02.2022

Line Cook

Ruby Tuesday
01.2018 - 08.2020

Line Cook

Lil Caesars
01.2016 - 12.2016

Laborer

Family Business

High School Diploma -

Gloucester High School
Chance Minton