Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Immediately
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Albany, NY
Open to relocation: No
Open To Work
David Gunn
Albany,NY
Work Preference
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Dedicated professional experienced in environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, osha and health code requirements.
Motivated professional with over 15 years of experience. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook at St Margarets Center of disabilities
Sodexo
Albany, New York
08.2014 - 03.2026
- Prepared diverse meals following standardized recipes and safety guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking food supplies and ingredients.
- Provided residents with good food according to their diet.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Executed food plating and presentation according to Sodexo standards.
- Adhered to health regulations while handling food products and waste disposal.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and proper use of equipment.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
G.U/Food Prep/Deli
Sodexo USA
Colonie, N.Y
- I started a general utility worker and I did dishes, and kept up the kitchen with cleaning such as sweeping and mopping.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- I received orders from food deliveries and broke them down and put everything away in good timing along with tending the dishes and keeping up with the kitchen.
- From there I began prepping for food, making pizza and moved up to prepping and serving a deli for clients of the building.
- I prepped everything and every day along with setting up the deli and closing it down as well.
- The procedures that were required I implemented as well following food and safety guidelines.
Food Service Worker
Sodexo USA
Albany, New York
Beverage Runner
Sodexo USA
Albany, NY
Cleaner
Global Industrial Service
Albany, N.Y
Skills
- Clean
- Organize
- Customer Service
- Food Prep
- Multitasking
- Great Personality
- Easy Going
- Positive Attitude
- Motivated
- Food safety
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem resolution
- Communication skills
- Work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability in kitchen
- Equipment operation
- Focused and disciplined
- Sanitation
- Ingredient knowledge
- Food storage
- Contamination prevention
- Performance improvement
- Cooking
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food handling
Languages
English
Timeline
Cook at St Margarets Center of disabilities
Sodexo
08.2014 - 03.2026
G.U/Food Prep/Deli
Sodexo USA
Food Service Worker
Sodexo USA
Beverage Runner
Sodexo USA
Cleaner
Global Industrial Service