Dylan James
Wadesboro,NC
Summary
Energetic runner with passion for food and commitment to providing customers with exceptional culinary experiences. Focuses on using fresh ingredients to create flavorful dishes appealing to different palates. Team player offers clear communication and problem-solving.
Professional machine operation specialist with substantial hands-on experience in operating and maintaining industrial machinery. Strong focus on ensuring precision, safety, and efficiency in all tasks. Collaborative team player known for reliability and adaptability to changing production needs. Skilled in troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining optimal machine performance, and adhering to safety protocols.
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Olvers
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Provided support during peak business hours, ensuring smooth service flow while maintaining high-quality output.
Shift Runner
Pizza Hut
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Facilitated smooth shift transitions by thoroughly communicating key information to incoming Shift Runners during handovers.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and professionally, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Managed cash flow during shifts to ensure accurate transactions while minimizing discrepancies or losses.
- Boosted employee morale with regular recognition, rewards for exceptional work, and constructive feedback sessions.
- Monitored equipment functionality regularly to identify maintenance needs proactively and minimize downtime due to malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Enhanced team productivity through continuous training, skill development, and performance feedback.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment by enforcing company policies and procedures.
- Continuously sought opportunities to optimize shift performance by staying updated on industry trends and adopting best practices in task execution.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
- Delivered exceptional service as illustrated through multiple positive Yelp reviews.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
- Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
Machine Operator
Horne Wood
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
Fry Cook
Wendys
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
- Enhanced food quality by ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures for various fried foods.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anson High School
Wadesboro, NC12-2024
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Efficient multitasking
- Following instructions
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Cleanliness
- Quick-learning
- Highly motivated
- Dependable and reliable
- Kitchen organization
- Inventory stocking
- Food storage
- Preparation speed
- Team collaboration
- Active listener
- Sanitation practices
- Flexible schedule
- Chopping vegetables
- Knife skills
- Workstation maintenance
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Equipment sanitation
- Cutting techniques
- Proper portioning
- Ingredient preparation
- Heavy lifting
- Ambitious
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Inventory management
- Policy and procedure compliance
Timeline
Prep Cook
Olvers
09.2024 - 12.2024
Machine Operator
Horne Wood
08.2023 - 10.2023
Shift Runner
Pizza Hut
06.2022 - 07.2024
Fry Cook
Wendys
04.2022 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Anson High School
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