Christopher Wisherd
Ranger
Summary
I have worked in the service industry my whole life. I am trained in all aspects of restaurant work and have managed kitchens before. I also have experience in retail and have managed large and small teams. As a single father, I have proven that I can handle stress, multitasking, and budget control. Furthermore, I now have the freedom to commit to a position without any distractions from home.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook, Dishwasher
Fatz Cafe
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Manager, cook
Jasper Cafe
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Head cook and Kitchen manager. Responsible for ordering kitchen items, prep, cook, clean up and close. Closing till and handling money daily as well as Key holder to restaurant.
Zone Manager, fresh departments
Walmart
03.2012 - 12.2014
- Opened store as Meat Department manager. Responsible for scheduling, ordering, stocking, food safety, and marketing of meat and seafood department. Later promoted to supervision of all fresh food departments; Produce, Bakery, Deli, Meat, Dairy, and Frozen food.
- I coordinated with department managers to better market, service, and inventory all fresh food. Plenty of experience with inventory ordering, stocking, pricing, etc.
Assisstant Manager - Meat Department
Kroger
06.2004 - 02.2006
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
Education
High School - college prep
Faith Academy
Loganville, Georgia03.1996
graphic design, animation degree
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Skills
- Line cook, prep cook, chef Advanced
- Management, paperwork, math Advanced
- Stocking Advanced
- Money management Advanced
- Time management
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Meat cutting
- Back of house operations
- Inventory management
- Food safety standards
Languages
English Native
Timeline
Line Cook, Dishwasher
Fatz Cafe
12.2020 - 01.2022
Manager, cook
Jasper Cafe
03.2013 - 03.2015
Zone Manager, fresh departments
Walmart
03.2012 - 12.2014
Assisstant Manager - Meat Department
Kroger
06.2004 - 02.2006
graphic design, animation degree
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
High School - college prep
Faith Academy
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