Dakota Justton
Seattle,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Associate
Dollar Tree
Redmond, WA
08.2024 - Current
- Received and unloaded shipments of merchandise from vendors.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise in a timely manner.
- Organized backroom storage areas for efficient retrieval of items.
- Assisted customers with locating desired items throughout the store.
- Monitored stock levels and communicated needs to supervisors promptly.
- Sorted merchandise into appropriate areas according to size, type, style, color.
- Cleaned shelves, counters, displays and other areas within the store regularly.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with customers.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
- Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
- Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
Kitchen Aide/Prep Dishwasher
Eagle Springs Assisted Living LLC
College Place, WA
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared ingredients for meals by washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables and fruits.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and appliances after use.
- Assisted in the preparation of all menu items according to recipes and instructions.
- Stocked food supplies such as condiments, spices, canned goods and other items in assigned areas.
- Disposed of trash in a timely manner following established procedures.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous chemicals or sharp objects.
- Operated dishwashing machines to clean dishes and utensils efficiently.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene throughout the kitchen area.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heaters to ensure proper functioning.
- Labeled containers with date and contents before storing food items in refrigerator or freezer.
- Organized storage areas for easy access to ingredients when needed for meal preparation.
- Served prepared meals according to specifications set by chef or manager.
- Ensured that all dishes were served promptly at correct temperature.
- Carried out daily cleaning tasks such as sweeping floors, mopping surfaces.
- Notified management when supplies ran low so they could be replenished in time.
- Inspected workstations prior to beginning shifts for cleanliness and orderliness.
- Provided assistance to other kitchen staff members during peak hours.
- Kept track of inventory levels by recording used supplies on a regular basis.
- Reported any maintenance issues regarding kitchen equipment immediately to supervisor.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues about orders and special requests from customers.
- Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Utilized kitchen equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and company safety protocols.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Transported trash to dumpster, properly disposing of expired food items.
- Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
- Partnered with chef to cook food and comply with food preservation guidelines.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Cleaned and sterilized dishes, countertops, and utensils to prevent bacteria growth.
- Washed and sanitized plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Prevented spoilage or cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and areas.
- Prepared garnishes to complement dishes on menu.
- Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
- Operated industrial mixers and other food processing machinery to support kitchen operations.
- Assisted with special event catering and preparation, including setup and food service.
- Monitored food temperature during storage and preparation to adhere to food safety standards.
- Supported inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting low supplies to the head chef.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including washing dishes and utensils.
- Assisted in the preparation of meal ingredients, including measuring, weighing, and mixing.
- Maintained an organized workstation, ensuring tools and ingredients are readily available.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including dishwashers, blenders, and food processors.
- Contributed to menu planning by providing input on dish preparation and presentation.
- Provided customer service when necessary, addressing inquiries and ensuring satisfaction.
- Helped in setting up and cleaning up before and after service, ensuring a ready-to-use kitchen.
- Trained new kitchen hands in basic tasks, safety protocols, and kitchen standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on kitchen equipment to prevent malfunctions.
- Facilitated efficient communication between kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.
- Ensured proper storage of food supplies to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
- Participated in receiving deliveries and organizing supplies in storage areas.
- Assisted in food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, cutting, and basic cooking under chef's guidance.
- Coordinated with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation and timely preparation of food.
- Managed garbage disposal and recycling in accordance with kitchen protocols.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
- Participated in kitchen staff meetings to discuss performance improvements and kitchen strategies.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
- Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
- Swept, mopped, and scrubbed floors to maintain cleanliness.
Dishwasher
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Spokane, WA
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- 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.
- Cleaned food preparation areas such as countertops, cupboards, appliances exteriors, walls floors and sinks.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Organized trays with cutlery prior to serving meals to customers.
- Informed supervisors immediately if any machine malfunctions were observed during operation.
Dishwasher
Frank's Diner
Spokane, WA
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- 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.
- Cleaned food preparation areas such as countertops, cupboards, appliances exteriors, walls floors and sinks.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Filled out daily logs regarding temperature readings of dishwashers as required by health department regulations.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Organized trays with cutlery prior to serving meals to customers.
- Informed supervisors immediately if any machine malfunctions were observed during operation.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
- Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
- Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and freezers.
Paper Route Carrier
Union Bulletin
Walla Walla, WA
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Delivered newspapers to customers on a daily basis.
- Organized and bundled papers for delivery.
- Collected payments from customers for subscription services.
- Provided excellent customer service to subscribers.
- Maintained records of deliveries, collections, and customer information.
- Ensured delivery routes were completed in an efficient manner.
- Reported any issues or concerns with newspaper quality or quantity immediately to supervisor.
- Identified potential new customers along delivery routes.
- Addressed customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Sorted or inserted newspaper sections to organize content prior to delivery.
- Preserved condition of newspapers to satisfy customers or store locations.
- Communicated with customers regarding delivery requests, stoppages and restarts of paper delivery.
- Assembled and bagged newspapers prior to delivery and arranged displays at newsstands .
Skills
- Store Cleaning
- Retail merchandising expertise
- Store maintenance
- Cleaning
- Customer Service
- Merchandise Display
Certification
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month for more than one of my employers in the past
Personal Skills
- Hard independent worker can work well with others or by myself
- I am very flexible and Dependable
- Great Customer Service
- Out Going and Willing to learn New Opportunities
Timeline
Recovery Associate
Dollar Tree
08.2024 - Current
Kitchen Aide/Prep Dishwasher
Eagle Springs Assisted Living LLC
06.2023 - 05.2024
Dishwasher
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
09.2022 - 02.2023
Dishwasher
Frank's Diner
07.2021 - 08.2021
Paper Route Carrier
Union Bulletin
04.2017 - 06.2018
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
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