Christopher Wilkerson
951 Vinton Pl. Dayton,OH
Summary
Skilled in multiple areas of food preparation, demonstrated through 25+ years in food service roles. Organized and detail-oriented. Adept in managing high-volume environments with poise and efficiency.
Exceptional work ethic - Perfect attendance at all jobs
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Deli Slicer / Prepper
Meijer
Huber Heights, OH
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Completed high-volume orders within tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in dish assembly and presentation.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, resulting in fewer accidents and improved workflow.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and rotating inventory regularly.
- Increased production efficiency by ensuring timely preparation and organization of ingredients and cooking stations.
Head Food Prepper / Cook Supervisor
Cici's Pizza
Huber Heights, Ohio
05.2014 - 05.2020
- Prepared items like hand-made dough ahead of time for current and upcoming shifts.
- Prepared and cooked menu items for buffet.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen areas.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
Lead Cook
Paisano's Pizza Pub
Dayton, Ohio
01.1998 - 05.2014
- Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly for both dine-in and delivery.
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers.
- Assisted management in organizing large scale orders for parties.
Cake Decorator / Bakery
Kroger
Huber Heights, Ohio
01.1996 - 12.1997
- Decorated cakes quickly and precisely by organizing and prioritizing each task.
- Precisely arranged display cases throughout workday to highlight finished products.
- Worked with customers to define cake vision based on color, theme, size and price.
- Designed specialty cakes for custom events including weddings, birthdays and graduations.
- Used variety of baking and decorating tools such as mixers, carving tools and confectionery products.
- Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.
- Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wayne High School
Huber Heights, OHSkills
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Inventory maintenance and supervision
- Food preparation and safety
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- New hire training
Timeline
Lead Deli Slicer / Prepper
Meijer
01.2021 - 02.2024
Head Food Prepper / Cook Supervisor
Cici's Pizza
05.2014 - 05.2020
Lead Cook
Paisano's Pizza Pub
01.1998 - 05.2014
Cake Decorator / Bakery
Kroger
01.1996 - 12.1997
High School Diploma -
Wayne High School