Chris Holmes
Jefferson,WI
Summary
- Meticulous individual skilled in different cooking techniques with good understanding of food safety standards. Flexible with stamina to work in fast-paced environment.
- Creative cook with extensive experience in high-volume restaurant environments. Outstanding management skills with strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices. Efficient and committed to delivering excellent customer service.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Diligent Material Handler offering experience moving loads quickly and without damage. Attentive and safety-focused with proven history of identifying potential hazards. Works well in both team and independent roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Cook Associate
Waterfront Restaurant Group
06.2022 - Current
- Received the Bronze Associate Award
- Worked for several locations under this same restaurant group and meet the standards.
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
- Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
- Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff.
- Followed and adjusted recipes to create healthy, flavorful meals and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Power Industrial Truck Trainer
Generac Power Systems
08.2021 - Current
- Certified to OSHA standards by Wolter Inc. through training classes.
- Trained employees on equipment use and industry practices, monitoring work processes and implementing plans for improvement.
- Assessed new hires on knowledge of company procedures and power equipment operation to maintain overall facility safety and adherence to guidelines.
- Designed and developed outsourced and in-house training programs.
- Taught newly hired employees safety protocols, assessing knowledge before permitting use for maximized safety.
- Scheduled appropriate training sessions, successfully scheduling training sessions.
- Sought feedback from team members to continually improve training processes and programs.
- Developed monitoring systems to determine employees' level of performance and need for retraining.
- Stayed up-to-date on safety and operational guidelines for Generac to better educate employees on procedural changes.
Assembler I, II, III + Material I, II, III
Generac Power Systems
05.2018 - Current
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plan
- Researched and implemented new techniques to streamline assembly processes.
- Regularly participated in Kaizen events and attended work trips to other states as a way to help outside engineers bring new lines to Generac Power Systems and open new facilities.
- Regularly check in and give ideas/work with corporate management at my facility
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills and unusual activity, complying with safety procedures.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Developed and implemented storage solutions to maintain safety and protection and keep stock organized.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
Bus Staff+Cook/Kitchen Staff Member and Trainer
Fireside Dinner Theatre
08.2014 - 10.2021
- Worked head on with management, owners and head chef to create food for thousands of customers during a week.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Monitored inventory deliveries to minimize product losses and prep for service.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
Education
No Degree - Industrial Trucking
Wolter Inc.
Brookfield, WI08.2021
High School Diploma -
Lakeside Lutheran High School
Lake Mills, WI05.2018
Skills
- Culinary Techniques
- Food Presentation
- Active Learning
- Health Inspections
- Customer Service
- Safe Work Practices
- Service Quality
- Logistics
- Materials Handling and Receiving
- Storage and Organization
- Team Goals
- Work with Corporate and Materials Management
Musician
Im a passionate musician and have played guitar for 19 years
Fishing
I enjoy the outdoors, boating and fishing, sometimes competitively
Timeline
Kitchen Cook Associate
Waterfront Restaurant Group
06.2022 - Current
Power Industrial Truck Trainer
Generac Power Systems
08.2021 - Current
Assembler I, II, III + Material I, II, III
Generac Power Systems
05.2018 - Current
Bus Staff+Cook/Kitchen Staff Member and Trainer
Fireside Dinner Theatre
08.2014 - 10.2021
No Degree - Industrial Trucking
Wolter Inc.
High School Diploma -
Lakeside Lutheran High School
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