Dustin Smith
Lake Havasu City,AZ
Summary
Motivated kitchen worker ready to build foundation in food service. Eager to learn all kitchen roles and contribute to team success. Dependable, reliable and hardworking with basic cleaning, sanitizing and stock management skills. Reliable Dishwasher bringing experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Highly skilled at operating and cleaning equipment, using chemicals and maintaining clean, organized working areas. Committed to maintaining strict controls to protect customers. Dedicated to maintaining full stocks of clean dishes and utensils to meet expected customer needs. Safety- and team-oriented with organized and efficient approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Seek challenging new role with opportunity to advance in fast-paced kitchen environment. Knowledgeable about organizing supplies, sanitizing dishes and collecting trash to boost kitchen efficiency. Trained in different kitchen positions and skilled at providing top-notch coverage for any role. Basic abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dish Machine Operator
Black Bear Diner
Lake Havasu City, AZ
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or items used often by kitchen staff.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean and properly sanitized.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars and supply cupboards.
- Efficiently and quickly cleaned various dishes, silverware to provide smooth service and reduce wait times.
- Communicated with team members to keep operations running smoothly by helping with any type of task.
- Established great relationships with staff by promoting team-oriented atmosphere through use of communication and positive attitude skills.
- Volunteered to assist with any task during peak meal times after completing dishwashing duties.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment by request of managers.
- Moved items from main storage areas to easily accessible small fridge, freezers and containers to support kitchen staff efficiency.
Grading Foreman
Kinzel Gravel
East Wenatchee, WA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
- Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Laser Leveling
Kinzel Gravel
East Wenatchee, WA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Set up and operated equipment in work area according to factory standards.
- Documented labor hours, supplies used and work completed in computer data collection system.
- Moved steel plates, laser cut items and scrap metal using safe lifting practices.
- Complied with plant safety procedures to maintain safe production environment.
- Located proper tooling, checked heights and adjusted settings.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cashmere High School
Cashmere, WA06.2011
Skills
- Dish Preparation
- Pot-Washing Machines
- Restocking Skills
- Kitchen Support
- Hand and Machine Washing
- Inventory Storage and Organization
- Janitorial Duties
- Critical Thinking
- Power Washer
- Health Department Standards
- Trash Removal
- Equipment Sanitization
- Table Cleaning and Arranging
- Multitasking Abilities
- Chemical Use
- Clearing Debris
- Sanitizing Protocols
- Team Player
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Sweeping and Mopping
- Fragile Item Handling
- Machinery Upkeep
- Safety and Sanitation Standards
- Counter Sanitization
- Washing and Drying
- Grease Traps
- Dishwasher Operation
- Work Organization
- Training Procedures
- Articulate Communication
- Maintaining and Cleaning Equipment
- Trash Waste and Removal
- Cleaning and Sterilization
- High-Volume Environments
- Surface Work
- Time Management
- Restaurant Operation
- Heavy Machinery Operation
Timeline
Dish Machine Operator
Black Bear Diner
01.2022 - 05.2022
Grading Foreman
Kinzel Gravel
01.2018 - 01.2020
Laser Leveling
Kinzel Gravel
01.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Cashmere High School
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