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Christopher Collings
Nicholasville,KY
Summary
Dependable and hardworking employee with experience in fast-paced kitchens. Dynamic team player with strong attention to detail and good work ethic. Fast learner consistently meets deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Overview
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year of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher
Homestretch bar and grill
Nicholasville, KY
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Cleaned dishes, glassware, and utensils for busy bar and grill service.
- Scrubbed pots, pans, and kitchen equipment using commercial dishwashing systems.
- Sanitized dish area, sinks, and counters following restaurant cleanliness standards.
- Sorted cleanware and restocked kitchen stations for cooks and servers.
- Emptied trash and removed kitchen waste to maintain safe work areas.
- Assisted prep staff with ingredient washing and basic kitchen cleanup tasks.
- Followed Homestretch bar and grill procedures for efficient back-of-house support.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing, and restacking items.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and freezers.
- Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
- Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
Education
West Jessamine High
Nicholasville, KYSkills
- Industrial dishwashing
- Dish sanitizing
- Efficient cleaning
- Cleaning procedures
- Food sanitation
- Food safety regulations
- Health code requirements
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Trash compacting
- Trash management
- Trash removal
- Back-of-house support
- Inventory restocking
- Supply restocking
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Team communication
- Customer service excellence
- Performance improvement
- Chemical handling
- Physical stamina
- High-efficiency
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Dishwasher
Homestretch bar and grill
08.2023 - 11.2024
West Jessamine High