Dakota Keener

Work History

West Virginia Turnpike

02.2024 - Current

Effectively set up areas of damaged or broken asphalt on interstate/highways, to replace for standard road conditions.
Experience of using ratchet straps and binders.
Experience with setting up road signs and posts in proper ways.
Experience with slow flagging and traffic management for wrecks and accidents.
Knowledge in changing bits of a grinder equipment for skid steers.
Operate with asphalt rollers and skidsteers of the likes.
Repairing concrete in bridges or areas with concrete.
Knowledge of using equipment suck as chainsaws, weed eaters, lawn mowers, saws, geo-measuring devices, dumptrucks, and loaders.
Experience and knowledge with basic tools and equipment.
Assisting drivers on the road should they be broken down, or experiencing problems.

Beckley Omelet Shoppe

11.2023 - Current

Washed and placed clean utensils in storage to provide clean utensils to servers
Regularly hauled trash and garbage to the dumpster
Maintaining hygienic working conditions
Cleaned, sanitized, and organized food speed racks, bins, and dry storage racks to keep food storage areas neat and prevent food-borne illness
Washed pots, pans, and trays by hand as well as in an industrial washer
Scraped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes before placing them in the dishwasher
Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to avoid illness and cross-contamination from raw meats
Kept the work area clean, dry, and free of debris to avoid incidents and accidents
Kept dishware, glasses, and utensils ready for all customer needs by quickly scraping, washing, and restacking items
Loaded more than 200 glasses, silverware, and dishes into the dishwasher, averaging 160 loads per day each shift.

Pine Lodge

09.2022 - 10.2023

Trained employees as they were being hired
Solved on-site problems with critical thinking skills
Managed using my time wisely to complete tasks on time and effectively
Washed, peeled, and cut a variety of fruits and vegetables to prepare for serving
Established good relations with coworkers and can work well with others
Able to help residents with what they need without the need of a manger present
Ensured that residents were fed based on the meal plan for the time of day
Prepare healthy snacks and meals for my patients, taking into account any dietary restrictions they may have
Incorporated different meals and specials into special events/holidays.

Pine Lodge

09.2022 - 10.2023

Scraped, washed, and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep the kitchen ready for customer demands
Used sanitizing chemicals and washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas
Did extra cleaning on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep the kitchen spotless
Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to avoid illness and cross-contamination from raw meats
Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health
Prepped meals for serving at appropriate meal times
Effectively used ingredients and recipes to create meals for residents
Managed temperatures and cleanliness/organization of freezers and fridges
Proposed suggestions and produced ideas based on unexpected situations with little time
Managed Temps on food so they were appropriate for consumption
Marked temps and cleaning logs accordingly every day of work hours.

Texas Roadhouse

02.2021 - 02.2022

Made sure that the kitchen was kept clean and free of debris and water
Responded to guest concerns and resolved all issues to the satisfaction of the guests
Followed safe work procedures
Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to the kitchen to help with efficient cleaning
Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to achieve success, build professional relationships, and support a positive work environment
Wiped tables, placed trash in receptacles, and restocked napkin dispensers in the outdoor eating area and indoor dining room
Developed knowledge of products and sales items to answer shoppers' questions
Handled customer complaints with grace and poise, resolving issues as soon as possible by contacting appropriate management.