cook
Open To Work
David Humphrey
Job Finders
Columbia,MO
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
Columbia, MO, US
Open to relocation:
No
Minimum Desired Compensation
$0/hr
14
Years of experience
Professional culinary expert with strong track record in preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Known for exceptional collaboration within team environments and adaptability to changing needs. Possesses key skills in food preparation, safety, and sanitation, along with keen sense of taste and presentation. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering outstanding culinary experiences.
Work History
Packer
10 Months- Packaged products accurately, following order specifications and quality standards.
- Inspected items for damage, contamination, and labeling accuracy before shipment.
- Organized packing stations to maintain efficient workflow and reduce handling delays.
- Verified product counts, lot codes, and packaging materials against shipment requirements.
- Labeled cartons and pallets accurately to support efficient shipping and inventory tracking.
Cook/deli
2 Months- Meal Prep and Sanitation
- Deli Slicers/ Fryers, and more
- Customer service
- Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring proper stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
- Streamlined meal prep processes, enhancing efficiency during peak service hours.
- Collaborated with team members to create daily specials and menu items.
- Monitored food quality and presentation, maintaining consistent standards across all dishes.
- Oversaw cleanliness of kitchen areas, adhering to sanitation guidelines at all times.
- Assisted in developing seasonal menus based on customer preferences and ingredient availability.
Chef/cook
3 Months- Meal Prep and Sanitation
- Deli Slicers/ Fryers, and more
- Customer service
- Contact:
- Manager/Supervisor: Cindy
- 573-970-4733
Deli Cook
3 Months- Meal prep and Sanitation
- Deli slicer/fryer, and more
- Customer Service
- Contact:
- Manager/Supervisor: Crissy
- 573-581-3100
- Prepared deli meats, salads, and hot foods following food safety and portion standards.
- Monitored food freshness and rotated stock to reduce waste and maintain product quality.
Chef/Cook
6 Months- Meal Prep and Sanitation
- Flat top stoves, pizza ovens, smokers and more.
- Customer Service
- Contact:
- Supervisor/Owner: Chuck
- 573-284-5636
Tour Guide
4 Months- Greeting Tourists
- Cash Handling
- Customer Service
- Contact:
- Supervisor/Owner: Jason
- 573-378-4374
Chef/ Cook
2 Years 7 Months- Meal Prep and Sanitation
- Pizza Oven
- Customer Service
- Contact:
- Supervisor/Owner: Val
- 573-372-5900
Case Packer
2 Years 4 Months- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to promote safety and productivity.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for the Case Packer department, ensuring consistency throughout all shifts.
- Consistently met deadlines, prioritizing tasks effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new technologies quickly as they were introduced into the case packing process, maintaining a high level of productivity.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and resolving case packer issues promptly.
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
- Complied with safety, health, and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
- Performed required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as sweeping floors, putting trash in trash containers and picking up product from floor.
Education
Diploma
Skills
Machine Operator
Meat Slicer
Pizza Ovens
Fryers
Smokers
Grills
ForkLift Driver
Chef / cook
Food handling
Food preparation
Multitasking and organization
Kitchen organization
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Cooking techniques
Hospitality and service industry background
Surface cleaning
Supply restocking
Sanitation
Food presentation
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Introduction
- Born and raised in Mississippi. In my leisure time I enjoy cooking dinner for my household and trying new dishes.
- Once in a while, I like to grab my pole and sit somewhere nice and quiet to get some quality fishing time in.
- I'm a Mr. Fix It, jack of all trades. I enjoy seeing what I can achieve, and push myself to accomplish even the most challenging tasks.
- I practice discipline in my daily routines and schedules and prefer a structured, and planned out lifestyle. Repetitiveness is one of my biggest strengths.
Timeline
Packer
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01.2026 - CurrentRead More
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Patio 52, Stover, Missouri
09.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Tour Guide
Jacobs Cave, Gravois Mills
05.2022 - 09.2022Read More
Chef/ Cook
Surfside Bar & Grill, Stover, Missouri
10.2019 - 05.2022Read More
Case Packer
Dollar General Distribution Center
05.2012 - 09.2014Read More
Ethel Highschool
Diploma
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