Cody Kempen
Norton Shores,MI
Summary
Pizza cook and former retail associate with a keen attention to detail, a desire to follow processes closely and a willingness to learn new positions. Collaborates well with coworkers and management, preferring clear guidelines and expectations. Will often meet or exceed those expectations. Diligent in maintaining a clean and tidy workspace in order to ensure safety and efficiency while working and understands the importance of proper equipment maintenence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pizza Cook
Pigeon Hill Brewing
Muskegon, MI
12.2022 - Current
- Implemented menu changes based on seasonal ingredients, enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative offerings.
- Monitored inventory levels of pizza supplies, reducing waste by implementing efficient stock management practices.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations, maintaining a clean and organized workspace throughout shifts.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Handled high-volume orders during peak times with accuracy and speed while maintaining attention to detail for each pizza creation.
- Managed time effectively during shifts to prioritize tasks and complete them within designated timelines, minimizing downtime in the kitchen.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables.
Packout
Pigeon Hill Brewing
Muskegon, MI
12.2022 - Current
- Learned efficient strategies for optimal pallet stacking to keep product flowing off the line smoothly.
- Worked with canning line operator to monitor all aspects of the process to catch and resolve malfunctions quickly to minimize downtime.
- Learned how to operate or maintain multiple parts of the canning line, ensuring as efficient a run as possible.
- Prioritized product stacking for certain orders to ensure they were ready by the time vendors would come to collect.
Recieving/GM Clerk
Meijer
Norton Shores, MI
05.2013 - 11.2022
- Streamlined receiving process by properly unloading trucks, verifying shipment contents, and organizing merchandise in designated storage areas before moving them onto the sales floor.
- Monitored merchandise for damage and un-saleable or returnable condition to submit damage claims and minimize store loss.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while working closely with supervisors for better understanding of daily goals and priorities.
- Complied with health regulations, sanitation guidelines, and safety procedures for department and store to promote safe and clean shopping environment for guests.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Collaborated with team members to organize product displays for optimal customer engagement.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, providing knowledgeable support on product features and benefits.
Education
No Degree - General Education
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MIHigh School Diploma -
Muskegon Catholic Central
Muskegon, MI08-2010
Skills
- Quality control
- Sanitation practices
- Order preparation
- Weights and measurements
- Product stocking and rotating
- Customer service
- Dependable and responsible
- Quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Equipment cleaning
- Workstation organization
- Safe equipment operation
Certification
ServSafe Food Handler Certified
Timeline
Pizza Cook
Pigeon Hill Brewing
12.2022 - Current
Packout
Pigeon Hill Brewing
12.2022 - Current
Recieving/GM Clerk
Meijer
05.2013 - 11.2022
No Degree - General Education
Muskegon Community College
High School Diploma -
Muskegon Catholic Central