Cory Kirkland
Catering
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Distribution Associate
Allen Brothers
Philadelphia, PA
02.2021 - Current
- Prepared boxes, pallets and crates for outgoing shipments.
- Received loads, checked merchandise and tagged with warehouse IDs.
- Employed automated systems and Intermec RF units to optimize inventory management.
- Accelerated consumer purchasing habits by increasing distribution and availability across range of retail outlets.
- Prioritized and rearranged tasks to meet changing demands.
Caterer
Cescaphe
Philadelphia, PA
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Set up and disassembled food service stations, equipment and furniture per contract specifications.
- Designed catering menus containing ethnic food options to meet needs of diverse customer base.
- Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
Catering Assistant
Barclays Catering
Philadelphia, PA
01.2011 - 03.2020
- Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Security Guard
Kirkbride Center
Philadelphia, PA
02.2009 - 04.2011
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds and work sites.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Oversaw entry and exit of up to 200 employees and visitors daily.
Education
High School Diploma -
Strawberry Mansion High School
Philadelphia, PASkills
Maintaining safety standards
Resolving operational issues
Shipment processing
Unloading trailers
Recordkeeping requirements
Documenting changes
Verifying documentation
Customer Relations
Safety practices
Quality control guidelines
Certification
ServSafe Manager
Timeline
ServSafe Manager
01-2022
Distribution Associate
Allen Brothers
02.2021 - Current
Caterer
Cescaphe
06.2019 - 01.2022
Catering Assistant
Barclays Catering
01.2011 - 03.2020
Security Guard
Kirkbride Center
02.2009 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Strawberry Mansion High School