David Cribb
Veterans Haven North
Bloomsbury,USA
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Dedicated Food Service Handler with 5 years of experience in high-pressure environments, specializing in food preparation and customer service. Expertise in maintaining cleanliness and efficiency in food service operations. Background in military service enhances teamwork and problem-solving skills, complemented by 10 years of supervisory experience, including 2 years in kitchen settings.
Work History
Cook 12 – Month
13 Years 4 Months- Food Preparation: Prepared, cooked, and portioned meals to meet standardized recipes and dietary requirements, ensuring timely service during scheduled meal periods.
- Quality & Sanitation: Monitored food temperatures and freshness, ensuring compliance with local health and safety regulations to maintain high quality standards.
- Inventory Management: Checked inventory and assisted in receiving deliveries, ensuring proper storage and rotation of food products to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
- Operated, cleaned, and sanitized kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, and slicers.
- Kitchen Maintenance: Operate, clean, and sanitize kitchen equipment (e.g., ovens, grills, slicers), as well as maintain overall cleanliness of workstations.
- Prepared large quantities of food for service during peak meal times in compliance with health standards.
- Supervised kitchen in supervisor's absence.
- Understands the Federal, State, and department requirements in planning of menus and preparation of food.
- Personally performed the distribution of food to cottages and dining area, and have been assigned to serving of the food.
Senior Food Service Handler
1 Year- Panned various food items for service
- Prepared ingredients and arranged items for salad bar
- Provided excellent service to enhance customer dining experience
- Cleaning of work areas (Clean and sanitize)
- Panning of different food
- Cleaning of work areas (Clean and Satanize)
- Operated chopper to efficiently chop vegetables and ingredients
Garbage Truck Helper
1 Year 8 Months- Supported garbage truck driver in efficient collection and disposal of waste materials from residential and commercial areas
- Addressed resident concerns and questions during trash collection, enhancing customer satisfaction and community relations
- Reported issues and challenges to supervisor, ensuring smooth daily operations and prompt resolution
- Communicated effectively with supervisor regarding any issues or challenges encountered during daily operations
Cook
4 Years- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes, ensuring high quality and presentation standards
- Followed recipes and portion control guidelines to consistently deliver delicious meals
- Managed food inventory to reduce waste and control costs effectively
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to sanitation regulations
- Coordinated multiple orders during peak hours to ensure timely service and order accuracy
- Supervised the Kitchen to ensure all guidelines and rules were followed by all employees.
- Assisted the owner with Orders and deliveries to ensure proper product arrived.
- Assisted in planning of menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Supervised the preparation of menu items and personally prepared items to be cooked for dishes.
- Assigned personnel to various areas in the kitchen for daily tasks to be accomplished, ensured sanitary food handling practices were followed.
- Supervised work operations and assisted in the hiring and disciplining of employees.
- Made simple reports and kept records.
- Assumed responsibility for security of supplies, equipment and property, reported any unusual occurrences immediately to proper supervisor.
Merchandiser
1 Year 9 Months- Executed store resets per planograms, enhancing visual merchandising and product accessibility
- Collaborated with store management to analyze inventory, identifying slow-moving items for markdowns or removal, optimizing sales floor space
- Completed store resets within designated timeframes, maintaining operational flow in a fast-paced environment
- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers with inquiries about product location or availability during the reset process
Cook
5 Months- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes to meet high quality and presentation standards, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Followed recipes and portion control guidelines to consistently deliver delicious meals
- Managed food inventory to minimize waste and optimize cost efficiency, supporting overall kitchen operations
- Managed food inventory, minimizing waste and optimizing cost efficiency
- Coordinated multiple orders during peak hours, maintaining accuracy to ensure timely service
Education
Accounting (associate’s degree)
Skills
Food Preparation
Culinary Techniques
Menu Planning
Kitchen Sanitation
Inventory Control
Food Service
Serving
Cash Handling
POS
Computer Operation
Merchandising
Retail Sales
Team Leadership
Customer Service
Cash register
Team Leadership
Certification
- Driver's License
- June 2025 to January 2029
- Class D License
Commendations
Afghanistan Campaign Medal W/ 2 Campaign Stars, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal W/Campaign Star, Army Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd award), Nato Medal, Combat Action Badge, Drive and Mechanic Badge-Mechanic, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge W/ Rifle Bar
Military Service
- Sergeant | United States Army | United States
- July 2000 to May 2014
- Description
- I was a Transportation specialist (88M 20). As a Sergeant I oversaw 6 to 12 soldiers.
- I have 4 overseas deployments.
- I have been responsible for mutable thousands of dollars' worth of equipment.
- Operated and maintained military vehicles, including trucks and transport equipment, in accordance with safety regulations
- Transported personnel, supplies, and equipment to designated locations efficiently and safely
- Performed routine vehicle inspections to ensure proper functioning of all systems and components
- Maintained accurate records of vehicle maintenance, mileage, fuel consumption, and other relevant information
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo from vehicles using appropriate equipment and techniques
- Coordinated with team members to plan routes for efficient delivery of goods or transportation of personnel
- Ensured compliance with all traffic laws and regulations during operations
- Aided fellow soldiers in the event of breakdowns or accidents on the road
Timeline
Senior Food Service Handler
Veterans Haven North
04.2025 - 04.2026Read More
Garbage Truck Helper
LMR Disposal
05.2022 - 01.2024Read More
Merchandiser
SAS Retail Services
01.2020 - 10.2021Read More
Cook
Burger King
08.2019 - 01.2020Read More
Cook
Blairstown Diner
05.2018 - 05.2022Read More
Cook 12 – Month
Veterans Haven North
04.2013 - CurrentRead More
SNHU
Accounting (associate’s degree)
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