Dawn Hardin
Frankfort,KY
Summary
Motivated employee with 10 years of experience juggling multiple priorities to keep company running smoothly. Communicative team leader possessing outstanding leader skills, documentation abilities and teamwork. Polished in employee performance, hard work and determination.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Cook
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
Frankfort, KY
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Monitored grill temperature to ensure proper cooking times.
- Cleaned and organized grilling area, stocked supplies, and prepared food items to order.
- Cooked hamburgers, chicken breasts, steaks, fish fillets and other meats according to recipes or customer specifications.
- Grilled vegetables such as onions, peppers and mushrooms for burgers and sandwiches.
- Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
- Made sure that all orders were filled in an accurate and timely manner.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Inspected equipment daily for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Kept work area clean at all times by sweeping floors, wiping down counters, tables with sanitizer solution and washing dishes, utensils properly after each shift.
- Complied with all safety standards while on the job.
- Followed proper sanitation procedures during food preparation and storage.
- Assisted in restocking kitchen supplies when necessary.
- Performed closing duties such as organizing leftovers into containers for refrigeration or disposal; cleaning grills; emptying grease traps;.
- Trained new employees on grill operations and safety protocols.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of line workstations.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
Grill Cook
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
Bardstown, KY
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Cleaned and organized grilling area, stocked supplies, and prepared food items to order.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Monitored grill temperature to ensure proper cooking times.
- Grilled vegetables such as onions, peppers and mushrooms for burgers and sandwiches.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Inspected equipment daily for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Followed proper sanitation procedures during food preparation and storage.
- Assisted in restocking kitchen supplies when necessary.
Assistant Manager
Cheatham Logging And Sawmill
Elkhorn, KY
06.2014 - 10.2019
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
Baler Operator
American Wood Fibers
Lebanon, KY
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Operated baler machine to compress and bind cardboard, paper, plastic and other recyclable materials into bales.
- Maintained records of all baling activities including type of material baled and number of bales produced.
- Loaded raw materials into feed hopper of baler machine using forklift or other lifting equipment.
- Adjusted settings on baler machine according to specifications to ensure proper functioning during operation.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts, replacing worn components, cleaning belts.
Cashier
Hardees Resturamt
Campbellsville, KY
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington County High School
Springfield, KY05-2011
Affiliations
- Book Keeping
- Payroll
- Company Banking
- Supplies
- Equipment Operating
- Customer Service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Grill Cook
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
02.2024 - 04.2024
Grill Cook
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
09.2021 - 06.2022
Baler Operator
American Wood Fibers
04.2018 - 02.2019
Cashier
Hardees Resturamt
06.2016 - 02.2017
Assistant Manager
Cheatham Logging And Sawmill
06.2014 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Washington County High School