Elijah Collins
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations, demonstrated during tenure at Thorny's Bar & Grill. Skilled in cooking and food handling, coupled with exceptional organizational abilities. Achieved significant improvements in food preparation efficiency and kitchen cleanliness, contributing to a positive dining experience and repeat business.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Thorny's Bar & Grill
05.2019 - 06.2024
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
Warehouse Worker
Walmart
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Helped maintain organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Maximized available storage space by utilizing vertical stacking techniques when arranging inventory items.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment to ensure optimal functionality at all times.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing effective inventory management and organization systems.
- Supported customer satisfaction efforts through prompt resolution of delivery issues.
- Optimized storage space, rearranging items to better utilize available square footage.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in warehouse, adhering to rigorous housekeeping standards.
- Reduced waste, implementing recycling procedures for packaging materials.
- Facilitated smooth operation of loading dock, coordinating efficient loading and unloading of trucks.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50+ pounds.
Education
High School Diploma -
Myrtle Beach High School
Myrtle Beach, SC07.2018
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork
Timeline
Cook
Thorny's Bar & Grill
05.2019 - 06.2024
Warehouse Worker
Walmart
11.2017 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Myrtle Beach High School
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