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Dennis Pritchett

Gulfport,MS

Summary

Motivated kitchen worker ready to build foundation in food service. Eager to learn all kitchen roles and contribute to team success. Dependable, reliable and hardworking with basic cleaning, sanitizing and stock management skills. Hardworking candidate works in commercial kitchen settings to clean and sanitize dishes and silverware. Punctual team player with positive attitude and ability to undertake orders and direction. Excellent multitasker quickly learns and masters new concepts. Flexible worker well-versed in operating industrial dishwashers, stocking supplies and maintaining kitchen work areas. Considered hardworking, punctual and easygoing team member. Diligent individual mops floors, takes out trash and sanitizes countertops to assist in keeping kitchen area maintained and up to standards. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Palace Casino
01.2023 - 10.2024
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • 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.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.

Dishwasher

Islandviewresort
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with kitchen staff members.

Cook

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
02.2020 - 08.2022
  • quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • 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.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.

Education

Biloxi High School
Biloxi Mississippi
05.1998

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Punctuality
  • Efficient cleaning
  • Dishwasher Operation
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Customer service excellence
  • Supply Restocking
  • Energy conservation

Timeline

Cook

Palace Casino
01.2023 - 10.2024

Dishwasher

Islandviewresort
01.2021 - 08.2023

Cook

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
02.2020 - 08.2022

Biloxi High School
Dennis Pritchett