Chris Washington
Henrico,VA
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker/Customer Service
Target
Suffolk, VA
10.2024 - Current
- Established procedures for receiving shipments of fresh produce from vendors.
- Utilized POS system for ordering, tracking sales activity, updating prices.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to drive sales growth and profitability.
- Ensured proper rotation of stock according to expiration dates.
- Maximized space utilization in the department by reorganizing displays when necessary.
- Monitored employee performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Bar Louis
Hampton, Virginia
01.2010 - 10.2024
- Maintained clean, organized cook station in compliance with company standards, procedures, and sanitation requirements.
- Diced, sliced, and cut vegetables for use in dishes.
- Effectively communicated with team members and management regarding tasks or issues related to the kitchen area.
- Prepared cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables and cutting meat.
- Kept clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces.
- Prepared food items using quality predetermined method in quick and consistent manner.
- Verified all food products were properly labeled and stored.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions accurately while adhering to safety protocols.
- Exhibited knowledge of proper food storage techniques to maximize freshness and prevent contamination.
Banquet Server/ Dishwasher
Willow Oaks Country Club
Richmond, Virginia
05.2007 - 01.2010
- Set up banquet tables with linens, china, silverware, glassware and centerpieces in accordance with event specifications.
- Interacted professionally with customers and staff members to ensure satisfaction throughout the event.
- Set up banquet room linens, service ware and glassware according to supervisor instructions.
- Assisted with the set-up and breakdown of banquet rooms.
- Familiarized guests with the buffet options and refilled food items as needed.
- Provided exceptional service to guests at corporate and social events in a professional and friendly manner.
- Provided assistance with clearing dishes from tables at the end of each course.
- Removed plates, replenished utensils and refilled glasses for guests.
- Assisted in cleaning banquet hall following completion of event.
- Attended to guest needs and function-related service duties.
- Performed banquet side work designated by banquet captain or manager.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Prince George High School
Prince George, Virginia08.1995
Skills
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Point of sale systems
- Stock rotation
- Food safety compliance
- Sanitation standards
- Time management
- Team communication
- Quality control procedures
- Product labeling and storage
Timeline
Warehouse Worker/Customer Service
Target
10.2024 - Current
Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Bar Louis
01.2010 - 10.2024
Banquet Server/ Dishwasher
Willow Oaks Country Club
05.2007 - 01.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Prince George High School