Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Dontay Sturdivant

Rockford,IL

Summary

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

(EVS) Environmental Services

Saint Anthony Medical Center
Rockford, Illinois
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in patient rooms and common areas.
  • Followed safety protocols to handle hazardous materials and chemicals properly.
  • Assisted in training new staff on cleaning procedures and safety guidelines.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, bathrooms, offices and other areas according to prescribed procedures.
  • Helped prevent spread of infections by sanitizing surfaces, furniture and equipment.

Line Cook

Hard Rock Casino
Rockford, Illinois
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Prepared and cooked menu items according to standardized recipes.
  • Assisted chefs with food plating and presentation for customer service.
  • Monitored inventory levels of ingredients and communicated shortages to management.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
  • Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure quality standards.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.

Line Cook

UW Health (Swedish American Hospital
Rockford, Illinois
08.2019 - 04.2024
  • Prepared and cooked menu items according to standardized recipes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations during food preparation.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.

  • Participated in kitchen prep tasks, including chopping vegetables and marinating proteins.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.

Warehouse Worker

Lowes Distribution Center
Rockford, Illinois
03.2002 - 08.2017
  • Operated warehouse equipment to move and organize inventory efficiently.
  • Loaded and unloaded products from delivery trucks for storage.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area for safety compliance.
  • Followed safety procedures to minimize risks while handling materials.
  • Collaborated with team members to fulfill order processing tasks promptly.
  • Packaged products securely for shipping to customers and stores.
  • Used handheld scanners to track items throughout the warehouse system.
  • Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
  • Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
  • Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
  • Assembled orders according to customer requests.

Education

GED

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
06-2002

Associate of Arts - Culinary

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO

Skills

  • Sanitation protocols
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Inventory management
  • Food safety standards
  • Cooking techniques
  • Order fulfillment
  • Multitasking
  • Critical thinking
  • Analytical thinking

Affiliations

  • I enjoy cooking and singing it gives me a purpose for living.

Accomplishments

I maintained a gold status performance while working with lowes which is one of the highest levels of employees.

Certification

  • Sanitation license

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Line Cook

Hard Rock Casino
04.2024 - 08.2024

(EVS) Environmental Services

Saint Anthony Medical Center
08.2023 - Current

Line Cook

UW Health (Swedish American Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2024

Warehouse Worker

Lowes Distribution Center
03.2002 - 08.2017

GED

Rock Valley College

Associate of Arts - Culinary

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts