Denise Johnson
Biloxi,MS
Summary
Experienced in warehouse operations and food preparation, excelling in fast-paced settings. Demonstrates high efficiency in order picking and packaging while ensuring strict adherence to food safety standards. Strong organizational skills contribute to maintaining clean and efficient workspaces, enhancing overall operational success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Preparation Worker
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Biloxi, Mississippi
07.2026 - Current
- Prepared food items following recipes and safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Assisted in restocking supplies to ensure efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to meet customer demands promptly.
- Followed food handling guidelines to ensure safety and quality.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management.
- Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations.
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, menus and supervisor's instructions.
- Ensured that all health regulations regarding food handling were followed during preparation process.
- Maintained cleanliness of floors in the kitchen area throughout shift.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Packaged and stored food products appropriately for proper handling and preservation.
- Cleaned utensils, dishes, and glasses for customer use.
- Measured ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
- Washed, peeled, and prepared raw food materials.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Buffet Cook
Palace Casino And Hotel
Biloxi, Mississippi
01.2026 - 07.2026
- Prepared a variety of dishes for buffet service daily.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace.
- Assisted in menu planning and recipe development for buffet offerings.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations in food handling practices.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures for quality control.
- Provided support during peak service hours to maintain efficiency.
- Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.
- Monitored food stock levels and placed orders when necessary.
- Followed health regulations when preparing, handling, storing, displaying, or serving food products.
- Performed regular quality checks on cooked products to ensure freshness and safety standards were met.
Warehouse Picker
Dick Blick Holdings Inc.
08.2018 - 05.2025
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment by following safety protocols and good housekeeping practices.
- Used handheld RF scanners to read barcodes and sort items with accuracy.
- Skilled at using RF scanners to locate items, confirm quantities, and print labels for shipping purposes.
- Consistently met daily production goals in a fast-paced environment with minimal errors.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily pick and pack goals.
- Met productivity goals consistently by prioritizing tasks effectively and staying focused during peak hours.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety regulations.
- Used scanners to quickly locate and track items in warehouse.
Business Owner/Operator
Rail City Saloon
10.2008 - 03.2019
- Managed the daily operations related to customer service, inventory management, and marketing.
- Manager,Cook,Caterer,Bookkeeper,Payroll.
- Identified problems, made decisions, and interpreted results based on quantitative techniques.
- Oversaw staff by hiring and terminating, creating schedules, and tracking payroll.
- Kept operating expenses low with good business controls.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned specific duties.
- Monitored suppliers to efficiently provide needed goods and services within budgetary limits.
Team Member
Loves Travel Center
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Gained valuable experience in a fast-paced environment by quickly learning new processes, procedures, and systems.
- Communicated effectively with customers, supervisors, and team members.
- Performed opening and closing duties, including store cleaning and restocking.
- Arrived on time for shifts and adhered to company dress code guidelines.
- Developed strong customer service skills and interpersonal communication abilities by working with a diverse group of customers.
- Greeted customers and answered questions regarding products and promotions.
- Provided excellent customer service through solving problems and answering questions.
- Assisted new employees during training sessions.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries, orders, returns, refunds, and other service requests.
- Trained new team members on company policies and procedures.
- Sorted, labeled, and dated merchandise to prevent expirations and product losses.
- Counted money in cash drawers and communicated correct amounts to supervisors for reports.
- Operated POS systems and input information into company computer programs.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during busy meal times.
- Prepared food orders, cooking on grill and operating fry station.
- Used proper techniques to prepare food and ingredients.
- Restocked condiment dispensers, napkins, silverware and drink machines to prevent shortages.
- Verified freshness of ingredients and food by checking for quality, rotating stock and recording old and new items.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Business Owner/Operator
Main Street Office
06.2001 - 05.2013
- Managed the daily operations related to customer service, inventory management, and marketing.
- Evaluated customer feedback data to improve customer service standards.
- Identified problems, made decisions, and interpreted results based on quantitative techniques.
- Provided leadership, direction, and guidance to staff members on projects.
- Scheduled deliveries with service vendors or product suppliers.
- Hired skilled personnel to handle challenges and obligations of business.
- Oversaw staff by hiring and terminating, creating schedules, and tracking payroll.
Cook
Sisters Cafe
- Prepared diverse menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Managed food inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Developed new recipes, introducing innovative dishes that improved customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Education
Monmouth High School
Monmouth, IL05-1985
Skills
- Precision in selection
- Efficient package handling
- Adaptable to new challenges
- Selection and processing
- Product selection
- Consistent reliability
- Consistently dependable
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Effective troubleshooting skills
- Effective time management
- Software proficiency
- Effective multitasking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Training team members
- Record-keeping
- Operation of RF scanning devices
- Adaptive team player
- Management
- Customer Service Oriented
- Material handling
- Order picking and processing
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Effective communication
- Multitasking efficiency
- Food slicing
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Surface sanitation
- Weight and volume measurement
- Safe food handling procedures
- Food presentation
- Food storage
Work History
01-2004
Timeline
Food Preparation Worker
Applebee's Grill + Bar
07.2026 - Current
Buffet Cook
Palace Casino And Hotel
01.2026 - 07.2026
Warehouse Picker
Dick Blick Holdings Inc.
08.2018 - 05.2025
Team Member
Loves Travel Center
01.2017 - 02.2018
Business Owner/Operator
Rail City Saloon
10.2008 - 03.2019
Business Owner/Operator
Main Street Office
06.2001 - 05.2013
Cook
Sisters Cafe
Monmouth High School