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Drew McCarthy

Seattle,WA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Self Employed
Kent, WA.
01.2017 - Current
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Assisted with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.

Sanitation Specialist / Kitchen Hand

Shari's Restaurant
Kent, WA.
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Kept log of sanitation progress to reorganize cleaning schedules and order supplies when needed.
  • Managed inventory of specific cleaning supplies and made orders in time to maintain flow of cleaning and sanitation practices.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
  • Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
  • Plated hot meals and salads in aesthetically pleasing arrangements.

Banquet Cook / Line Cook / Prep Cook

Suncadia
Cle Elum, WA.
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
  • Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities within designated timeframe.
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
  • 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.

Caregiver

Self Employed
Kent, WA.
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with client to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Engaged client in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted client with self-administered medications.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help client achieve nutritional objectives.

Apprentice Carpenter

NW Millwork
Seattle, WA.
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
  • Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
  • Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.

Mover

City Moving Co
Kent, WA.
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
  • Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise weighing up to 100 lbs.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.

Fast Food Crew Member

McDonald's
Kent, WA.
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
  • Listened attentively to customer complaints or requests and resolved issues without need to escalate.
  • Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
  • Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.

Education

GED -

Green River Community College

Skills

  • Stockroom Organization
  • Equipment Sanitation
  • Trash Collection and Removal
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Productivity and Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Attentive to People
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Household Management
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Independent Thinking

Timeline

Caregiver

Self Employed
01.2017 - Current

Sanitation Specialist / Kitchen Hand

Shari's Restaurant
01.2016 - 01.2017

Banquet Cook / Line Cook / Prep Cook

Suncadia
01.2013 - 01.2016

Caregiver

Self Employed
01.2009 - 01.2013

Apprentice Carpenter

NW Millwork
01.2007 - 01.2009

Mover

City Moving Co
01.2006 - 01.2007

Fast Food Crew Member

McDonald's
01.2005 - 01.2006

GED -

Green River Community College

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