Dante Ellis
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Energetic professional with background in food service. Skilled in dishwashing and cleaning with good knowledge of kitchen operations. Punctual team player with clear communication skills and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
Versatile Fast Food Worker skilled in taking orders, handling special requests and preparing food. Recognized for remaining calm and focused while managing multiple tasks and communicating with customers.
Talented professional consistently handles high-volume over long shifts while keeping focus. Background communicating clearly to complete orders. Multitasker with history of supporting team and customer needs.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Assistant
Studio Movie Grill City Centre
Upper Darby , Pennsylvania
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and menus.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in work areas, including floors, equipment, utensils, dishes, and refrigerators.
- Stocked shelves with items such as condiments, napkins, paper plates, cups, and other supplies.
- Provided customer service by taking orders from customers and answering questions about menu items.
- Patrolled assigned areas to identify illegally parked vehicles and issued citations.
- Conducted investigations of complaints regarding parking violations.
- Educated the public on parking rules and regulations.
- Maintained records of all ticketing activities, including vehicle identification numbers.
- Enforced handicapped parking regulations in designated areas.
Parking Enforcement Officer
Philadelphia parking authority
Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Patrolled assigned areas to identify illegally parked vehicles and issued citations.
- Conducted investigations of complaints regarding parking violations.
- Educated the public on parking rules and regulations.
Dishwasher
Board and brew
Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
08.2021 - 09.2022
- 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.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
Sanitation Worker
JP Mascaro and Sons
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Swept, mopped and scrubbed floors in production areas.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, walls, ceilings and other surfaces.
- Removed trash and waste from work areas to designated collection points.
- Collected recyclable items from production lines for proper disposal.
- Assisted with snow removal during winter months as necessary.
Cook
Bobby's Burger Palace
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
02.2017 - 07.2021
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Cleaner
Edward Heston charter School
Philadelphia, PA
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
- Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
- Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
- Polished furniture to remove dust and dirt buildup.
- Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, telephones, computers, desks and other high-touch surfaces.
- Inspected rooms for cleanliness prior to guest arrival.
Sandwich Artist
Delancey Street Bagels And Cafe
Philadelphia, PA
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Greeted customers and provided product knowledge.
- Prepared food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and drinks according to customer orders or company recipes.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Ensured all menu items were prepared in accordance with health and safety standards.
- Checked expiration dates on products to ensure freshness of items served to customers.
Transporter
Hertz Global Holdings
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Loaded vehicles onto car carriers for transport.
- Verified vehicle information and condition prior to loading.
- Checked paperwork for accuracy and completeness before loading vehicles.
- Followed applicable safety regulations while driving on public roads.
- Monitored road conditions and adjusted speed accordingly.
- Delivered vehicles safely and efficiently to their destination on time.
Lot Attendant
Kia Motors
Springfield, Pennsylvania
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Greeted customers and provided assistance to ensure a smooth check-in process.
- Verified customer identification, collected payment, and issued tickets for parking lot access.
- Maintained cleanliness of the lot, including sweeping, trash removal, pressure washing and painting.
- Inspected vehicles for damage upon arrival and departure from lot.
- Ensured that all vehicles were parked in designated areas according to size and type.
- Conducted regular inspections of the premises for any potential safety hazards and took necessary corrective action when required.
Cook
Dennys Corp
Springfield , PA
09.2009 - 12.2012
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
Food Preparation Worker
Oharas Pub And Sidewalk Cafe
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
- Measured ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heated ovens to ensure proper functioning.
- Stocked service stations with food items such as condiments, salads, desserts, and beverages.
Dishwasher
Copa Tool
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
11.2000 - 06.2007
- 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.
Infantryman
US Army
Seoul , Pennsylvania
11.1996 - 08.2000
- Performed reconnaissance and surveillance operations in support of combat operations.
- Conducted training exercises to ensure proficiency in basic infantry skills.
- Assisted with the maintenance of weapons, equipment and vehicles.
- Collected intelligence information from local sources.
- Engaged enemy forces during offensive operations.
- Coordinated fire support activities with other units on the battlefield.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
Cook
McDonald's
Springfield , PA
05.1989 - 06.1995
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
File Clerk
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
09.1986 - 06.1990
- Organized and filed documents according to established procedures.
- Maintained records of filing activities, including document tracking and storage locations.
- Prepared labels for new files and folders as needed.
- Retrieved requested files from archives or other offsite locations.
- Scanned documents into electronic database system for archiving purposes.
- Processed incoming mail by sorting, batching, and distributing documents for filing.
- Performed data entry tasks related to filing activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Bartram Human Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania05-1990
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Floor waxing
- Housekeeping
- Waste Management
- Tool management
- Grounds upkeep
- Drywalling
- Building Maintenance
- Equipment Installation
- Hand and power tools
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Safety awareness
- Order Picking
- Warehouse Operations
Timeline
Food Service Assistant
Studio Movie Grill City Centre
03.2024 - 10.2024
Parking Enforcement Officer
Philadelphia parking authority
10.2022 - 02.2023
Dishwasher
Board and brew
08.2021 - 09.2022
Cleaner
Edward Heston charter School
09.2020 - 06.2021
Sanitation Worker
JP Mascaro and Sons
08.2020 - 07.2021
Cook
Bobby's Burger Palace
02.2017 - 07.2021
Sandwich Artist
Delancey Street Bagels And Cafe
06.2014 - 12.2017
Transporter
Hertz Global Holdings
06.2013 - 01.2015
Lot Attendant
Kia Motors
01.2012 - 03.2014
Cook
Dennys Corp
09.2009 - 12.2012
Food Preparation Worker
Oharas Pub And Sidewalk Cafe
08.2007 - 08.2009
Dishwasher
Copa Tool
11.2000 - 06.2007
Infantryman
US Army
11.1996 - 08.2000
Cook
McDonald's
05.1989 - 06.1995
File Clerk
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
09.1986 - 06.1990
High School Diploma -
John Bartram Human Services