Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
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Dru Crofoot

Big Rapids,MI

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Schuberg's Bar & Grill
Big Rapids, MI
08.2024 - Current
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
  • Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
  • Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.

Production Assistant

Lippert Components
Goshen, IN
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Operated machinery according to safety regulations.
  • Performed quality control checks on assembled items.
  • Used hand tools, power tools and other equipment to assemble components.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose during the production process.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any changes or updates related to the production process.
  • Removed scratches and imperfections to improve product quality.
  • Assembled components into finished product and performed quality inspection to clear for shipment.
  • Assisted in training new production line workers on equipment and procedures.
  • Packed finished products into containers and prepared them for shipment.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss production goals and improvements.
  • Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
  • Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
  • Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
  • Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
  • Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.

Line Cook

Schuberg's Bar & Grill
Big Rapids, MI
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
  • Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
  • Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.

Line Cook

Wedgewoood brewing
Middlebury, IN
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
  • Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
  • Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.

Production Line Worker

Lippert Components
Goshen, IN
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Operated machinery according to safety regulations.
  • Performed quality control checks on assembled items.
  • Used hand tools, power tools and other equipment to assemble components.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose during the production process.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any changes or updates related to the production process.
  • Removed scratches and imperfections to improve product quality.
  • Assembled components into finished product and performed quality inspection to clear for shipment.
  • Assisted in training new production line workers on equipment and procedures.
  • Packed finished products into containers and prepared them for shipment.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss production goals and improvements.
  • Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
  • Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
  • Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
  • Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
  • Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.

Pizza Shop Assistant

Volcano Pizza
Dunlap, IN
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Operated cash register to process customer orders and payments.
  • Prepared pizzas according to customer specifications, including selecting appropriate toppings.
  • Cleaned kitchen surfaces and equipment after each shift.
  • Organized deliveries for customers using GPS navigation system.
  • Greeted customers upon arrival and provided menu information.
  • Ensured that all orders were accurate before delivery or pickup by the customer.
  • Managed phone calls from customers placing orders or inquiring about menu items.
  • Assisted other team members in closing duties such as cleaning up stations, counting money.
  • Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
  • Answered questions regarding ingredients and preparation techniques to educate customers before placing orders.

Corn Rogueing

Pioneer
Elkhart, IN
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Inspected and removed weeds from the rows of corn.
  • Monitored the growth of plants to ensure optimal health.
  • Worked with a team to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Conducted inspections for signs of disease or pests in the fields of corn.
  • Kept accurate records regarding yields and other related data points.
  • Used hand tools such as hoes, rakes, shovels, and clippers for various tasks.
  • Removed debris from fields to prevent damage or contamination of crops.
  • Communicated regularly with supervisors about progress updates and any problems encountered.
  • Tracked female and male row planting to detassel correct plants.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Public Relations

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
12-2026

Skills

  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Production understanding
  • Safety Management
  • Managing extras
  • Production Support
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • [Software] expertise

Affiliations

  • During my time at Ferris State I joined a registered student organization (RSO), this was the fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa. During my time I chosen for two consecutive terms to be the social chair. During this time I coordinated and communicated with other organizations to plan social mixers and other events such as coordinating with other members to organize alumni events and homecoming festivities also with alumni.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Line Cook

Schuberg's Bar & Grill
08.2024 - Current

Production Assistant

Lippert Components
06.2024 - 08.2024

Line Cook

Schuberg's Bar & Grill
09.2023 - 05.2024

Line Cook

Wedgewoood brewing
01.2022 - 08.2022

Production Line Worker

Lippert Components
06.2021 - 08.2022

Pizza Shop Assistant

Volcano Pizza
10.2020 - 12.2021

Corn Rogueing

Pioneer
06.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Business - Public Relations

Ferris State University

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