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Charles Stewart

Vidalia,GA

Summary

Dedicated Head Cook passionate about creating memorable meals. Knowledgeable in Area of expertise and Area of expertise. Offering successful career history comprising more than Number years. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Type cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational Language skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Cook

Rialto
08.2018 - Current
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.

Bakery Worker

Dunkin' Donuts
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Mixed dough, scaled breads, and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed baking duties.
  • Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
  • Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
  • Monitored counter and display inventory by replacing stock and requesting new products from kitchen to keep areas well-stocked for maximum sales.
  • Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
  • Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Checked expiration dates and rotated products to verify freshness and avoid spoilage.
  • Used utensils and equipment to portion, wrap and display bakery items.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.

Deli Worker

Food Lion
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Opened new inventory and rotated stock by dates to maintain freshness.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Listened carefully to customer instructions and prepared orders according to those preferences.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
  • Inspected equipment, refrigerators, and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Offered product samples to customers, generating additional sales through taste-testing.
  • Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
  • Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
  • Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
  • Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.
  • Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
  • Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
  • Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line.

Delivery Driver

Ellis Florist And Gifts
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
  • Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
  • Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
  • Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as Number miles from home location.

Cashier

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
03.2019 - 01.2022
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
  • Kept cash wrap stocked, products faced and shelving free of misplaced items or trash.

Education

John I Leonard Adult Education Center
West Palm Beach, FL

Skills

  • Special Events
  • Performance Improvement
  • Portion Sizes
  • Hospitality Management
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Proper Food Storage
  • Order Delivery Practices
  • Kitchen Staff Management
  • Inventory and Supply Management
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Staff Supervision and Coordination
  • Train Staff
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Restaurant Operation

Timeline

Bakery Worker

Dunkin' Donuts
01.2023 - 06.2023

Deli Worker

Food Lion
01.2023 - 05.2023

Delivery Driver

Ellis Florist And Gifts
01.2022 - 11.2022

Cashier

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
03.2019 - 01.2022

Head Cook

Rialto
08.2018 - Current

John I Leonard Adult Education Center

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