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Duane Augustine

Dallas

Summary

Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cook

IHOP
Mesquite
03.2022 - Current
  • Prepared diverse breakfast dishes following established IHOP recipes and standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace throughout shifts.
  • Assisted in training new kitchen staff on food preparation procedures.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate timely meal service during peak hours.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.

Cook Shift Leader

Waffle House
Dallas, TX
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Supervised kitchen staff during peak hours to ensure efficient food preparation.
  • Trained new cooks on menu items and kitchen safety protocols.
  • Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain stock availability.
  • Prepared meals according to Waffle House recipes and customer preferences.
  • Maintained cleanliness of workstations and kitchen equipment throughout shifts.
  • Collaborated with servers to coordinate timely meal delivery to customers.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards in the kitchen.
  • Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
  • Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.

Cook

Wendys Restaurant
Mesquite
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Prepared diverse breakfast dishes following established Wendy's recipes and standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace throughout shifts.
  • Assisted in training new kitchen staff on food preparation procedures.
  • Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate timely meal service during peak hours.
  • Monitored food inventory levels and communicated needs to management proactively.

Truck Loader

Novamax Plastics
Mesquite
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Loaded finished products onto trucks for transport to customers.
  • Organized warehouse inventory for efficient retrieval and loading processes.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials safely within the facility.
  • Inspected outgoing shipments for quality and compliance with specifications.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely loading schedules were met.
  • Maintained clean and safe work areas in accordance with company policies.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper loading techniques and safety procedures.
  • Reported equipment malfunctions to maintenance for prompt repairs and safety compliance.
  • Maximized truck space by loading efficiently.
  • Unloaded initial shipments and placed on correct delivery trucks.
  • Processed orders quickly and accurately while adhering to company policies and procedures regarding shipping and receiving activities.
  • Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials or operating heavy machinery.
  • Provided assistance in receiving dock area including helping unload trailers when necessary.
  • Inspected merchandise for damage prior to loading or unloading.
  • Checked load-related documentation to promote completeness and accuracy.
  • Prepared shipments for pickup by labeling and weighing packages.
  • Maintained accurate records of shipments loaded or unloaded.
  • Assisted in the organization of the warehouse by placing incoming items in designated areas.

Education

Forklift Certification -

Claxton Chicken
08.2020 - 09.2020

Sarah T. Reed
New Orleans, LA

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen organization
  • Equipment operation
  • Inventory management
  • Quality control
  • Cooking techniques
  • Meal presentation
  • Safety compliance
  • Staff training
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Contamination prevention
  • Calm demeanor
  • Order prioritization
  • Forklift operation
  • Load management
  • Team collaboration
  • Shipment processing
  • Employee training

Timeline

Cook

IHOP
03.2022 - Current

Cook

Wendys Restaurant
07.2021 - 11.2021

Truck Loader

Novamax Plastics
04.2021 - 09.2021

Cook Shift Leader

Waffle House
02.2021 - 04.2022

Forklift Certification -

Claxton Chicken
08.2020 - 09.2020

Sarah T. Reed

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