Chiquita Smith
Toledo,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented Cook Operator skilled in food preparation and kitchen sanitation, ensuring strict adherence to food safety protocols. Expertise includes ingredient preparation, efficient station setup, and meal assembly support, contributing to smooth kitchen operations. Strong communication fosters teamwork, while time management and organization enhance overall kitchen efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Preparation Worker
Renhill
Toledo, Ohio
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted cooks with meal preparation and assembly tasks to streamline operations during Renhill meal service.
- Prepared fresh ingredients for efficient meal service in Renhill food service kitchens.
- Set up prep stations for Renhill meal service.
- Ensured compliance with sanitation procedures in Renhill cafeteria work areas to maintain food safety standards.
- Washed utensils and equipment after Renhill kitchen shifts.
General Laborer
Retail oddesy
Toledo
06.2025 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise shipments for retail oddesy stockroom operations
- Stocked shelves and organized backroom inventory for retail oddesy displays
- Assembled product displays and reset sales floor areas
- Cleaned workspaces and maintained safe retail oddesy store conditions
- Assisted team members with heavy lifting and general store tasks
- Sorted incoming freight and prepared items for shelf placement
Line Cook/Food Preparation Worker
Aeroteck
Toledo, Ohio
10.2025 - 04.2026
- Prepared Aeroteck menu items using grill, fryer, and sauté station
- Chopped vegetables and portioned ingredients for daily kitchen prep
- Followed Aeroteck food safety and sanitation procedures
- Coordinated with kitchen team for timely order assembly
- Cleaned cooking surfaces, tools, and prep areas after service
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
Prepared Foods Team Member
Wendys Fast Food
Toledo, Ohio
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepared sandwiches, salads, and sides following Wendy's recipe standards.
- Chopped vegetables, portioned ingredients, and organized prepared foods station.
- Monitored food freshness and rotated stock using first-in, first-out.
- Followed food safety rules for handling, storage, and temperature control.
Assistant Manager
Jiffy Lube
Kansas City, MO
11.2019 - 09.2024
- Managed customer greeting, service recommendations, and repair approvals
- Supervised Jiffy Lube service bay operations and daily workflow
- Coordinated schedules, staffing, and shop coverage
- Monitored inventory, supplies, and replacement parts
- Enforced safety procedures and clean service standards
- Supported sales goals through maintenance package presentations
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
Education
Southeast High
Kansas City, MOSkills
Detail-oriented Cook Operator skilled in food preparation and kitchen sanitation, ensuring strict adherence to food safety protocols Expertise includes ingredient preparation, efficient station setup, and meal assembly support, contributing to smooth kitchen operations Strong communication fosters teamwork, while time management and organization enhance overall kitchen efficiency
Detail-oriented Cook Operator skilled in food preparation and kitchen sanitation, ensuring strict adherence to food safety protocols Expertise includes ingredient preparation, efficient station setup, and meal assembly support, contributing to smooth kitchen operations Strong communication fosters teamwork, while time management and organization enhance overall kitchen efficiency
Timeline
Food Preparation Worker
Renhill
05.2026 - Current
Line Cook/Food Preparation Worker
Aeroteck
10.2025 - 04.2026
General Laborer
Retail oddesy
06.2025 - Current
Prepared Foods Team Member
Wendys Fast Food
10.2024 - 02.2025
Assistant Manager
Jiffy Lube
11.2019 - 09.2024
Southeast High