Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Dillon Ward

Big Spring,TX

Summary

Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Whataburger
Big Spring, Texas
05.2022 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • 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.
  • Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
  • Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.

Kitchen Manager

McDonalds
Big Spring, Texas
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Wiped down counters using sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination among food items.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.

Production Line Worker

Coex
Big Spring, Texas
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
  • Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
  • Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for items.
  • Calibrated equipment to maintain optimal performance.

Stocker

Porters
Big Spring, Texas
11.2019 - 02.2021
  • Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Removed debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
  • Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
  • Changed sales floor signs to show current pricing and support product promotions.

Cashier

HEB Grocery Store
Big Spring, Texas
08.2018 - 02.2019
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Skills

  • Timely Food Delivery
  • Product Rotations
  • Supply Ordering and Procurement
  • Corporate Standards
  • Product Availability
  • Daily Food Preparation
  • Inventory Management
  • Safety Protocols
  • Time Management

Timeline

Cook

Whataburger
05.2022 - Current

Kitchen Manager

McDonalds
08.2021 - 03.2022

Production Line Worker

Coex
03.2021 - 06.2021

Stocker

Porters
11.2019 - 02.2021

Cashier

HEB Grocery Store
08.2018 - 02.2019

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Dillon Ward