Dedra Shellie
Goodwill Great Lakes Naval Station
Zion,IL
2027
years of professional experience
Adaptable crew leader recognized for team collaboration and effective training. Skilled in maintaining organizational standards and ensuring product quality, consistently contributing to operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Work History
JOD Shelf Stocker
- Managed inventory records for food products at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, ensuring exact tracking and database accuracy.
- Optimized stock rotation by strictly applying First-In, First-Out (FIFO) procedures to minimize waste and ensure product freshness.
- Streamlined receiving operations by inspecting vendor orders for quality, verifying quantities against invoices, reconciling electronic paperwork to ensure accuracy.
- Maintained storeroom safety and organization through daily checklists, fire prevention inspections, and safe operation of pallet jacks.
- Assisted with inventory audits, contributing to comprehensive 10-day storeroom counts and cycle-day food ordering processes.
Food Service Worker
- Delivered high-volume food services at the Naval Station Great Lakes, contributing to the daily preparation and efficient serving of meals for thousands of Navy Sailors and Recruits.
- Maintained dining room standards through thorough cleaning, sanitizing, and busing tables, fostering a hygienic and organized environment that adhered to safety regulations.
- Managed guest relations and line security by checking identification cards and greeting patrons, ensuring authorized access to galley and enhancing overall dining experience.
- Operated food production stations at salad bar, monitored inventory levels, and served food on line with efficiency and attentiveness to customer needs.
- Supported sanitation operations by running automated dishwashing equipment to wash, sanitize, and restock kitchenware and utensils.
Crew Leader
- Galley Oversight: Managed daily operations and meal schedules in food service galleys to ensure timely service.
- Supported and guided direct labor and galley employees, enhancing their skills in food service sanitation.
- Collaborated with individuals with documented disabilities through AbilityOne programs to promote an inclusive workplace.
Cook
- Prepare and store food using official recipes and schedules.
- Cook in batches and monitor food temperatures.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen and workstation areas daily.
- Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Provides food service, administrative and logistic services to Sailors and Recruits.
Vegetable Preparation
- Prepared and organized raw and pre-prepared salad bar components according to strict recipe guidelines, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Labeled, dated, and stored potentially hazardous food items, adhering to safety protocols to maintain food safety standards.
- Stocked and maintained salad bar and vegetable items during meal periods, ensuring availability and freshness for customer service.
Pots and Pans
- Washed and sanitized heavy cooking utensils, pots, and pans using manual and automated methods to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Galley Sanitation: Maintain clean work areas, prep stations, and dishwashing zones according to strict military and public health sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted with automated dishwashing, served food on the line, tended to salad bars, checked IDs, and cleaned or bused dining tables. needed.
Scullery
- Scullery Operations: Operate automated dishwashing equipment and manage the cleaning and sanitizing of kitchenware, trays, and utensils.
- Scullery Runner: Supported dish room workflow by efficiently moving items and clearing stations.
- Assisted with dining area setup and equipment preparation.: Prepare the dining area, set up steam tables, fill hot boxes from kettles and ovens, and manage drink or dessert stations.
- Maintained cleanliness of food service equipment, serving lines, and dining room tables.
- Customer Service: Serve meals and interact politely with Navy recruits, sailors, students, and staff.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Pricing strategy
Inventory management
Heavy lifting
Inventory management
Database management
Inventory management
Adaptability
Dependable
Motivated
flexibility
Timeline
JOD Shelf Stocker
Goodwill Great Lakes Naval Station
2004 - CurrentRead More
Food Service Worker
Goodwill Great Lakes Naval Station
2004 - CurrentRead More
Crew Leader
Goodwill Great Lakes Naval Station
2004 - CurrentRead More
Cook
Goodwill Great Lakes Naval Station
2004 - CurrentRead More
Vegetable Preparation
Goodwill Great Lakes Naval Station
2004 - CurrentRead More
Pots and Pans
Goodwill Great Lakes Naval Station
2004 - CurrentRead More
Scullery
Goodwill Great Lakes Naval Station
2004 - CurrentRead More
Waukegan High School
High School Diploma
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Illinois Food Handler License
I re-certify every 3 years to work as a food employee in the state of Illinois. Food safety training is important for preventing foodborne illnesses.