Ethan Bledsoe
Blountville,TN
Summary
Early-career bakery deli associate and kitchen cook with experience in grill and fryer operation, meat slicing and handling, cake decoration techniques, food safety, and sanitation. Excels at learning new skills quickly and improves consistently with them. Prepared menu items while maintaining clean equipment and supporting daily kitchen workflow. Delivers reliable customer service during high-volume periods.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Deli Associate/Kitchen Cook
Food City
Blountville, Tennessee
12.2023 - Current
- Prepared entrees, side dishes, and breakfast items using a grill, a fryer, and a stovetop.
- Operated slicers, scales, wrappers, and related food prep equipment.
- Sliced, weighed, and packed products for customer orders and display cases.
- Piped icing borders, flowers, and lettering with steady precision.
- Assembled, prepared, decorated, and frosted cakes for purchase.
- Guided customers with product inquiries, selections, and special requests to improve their shopping experience.
- Resolved customer complaints about food quality and service to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Coached new employees on food safety protocols and customer service techniques to ensure compliance and service excellence.
- Worked with staff to keep store operations running smoothly during peak hours.
Rental House Cleaner
Let It Shine Cleaning
Blountville, Tennessee
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Cleaned Air B&B properties for Let It Shine Cleaning, ensuring guest-ready standards through detailed house checklists.
- Laundered sheets and treated stains, restoring linens to pristine condition and enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Moved beds, sofas, and small furniture to thoroughly clean baseboards and eliminate dust from hard-to-reach areas.
- Cleaned to specific protocols and detailed client requests.
- Followed client instructions to complete special cleaning requests with care.
Education
High School Diploma -
HomeLife Academy
Jackson, TN05-2023
Skills
- Culinary skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Grill and fryer operation
- Deli equipment operation
- Register operations
- Customer service
- Knife handling skills
- Inventory management
- Cake decorating
- Bakery operations
- Product presentation
- Continuous learning and adaptation
Timeline
Bakery Deli Associate/Kitchen Cook
Food City
12.2023 - Current
Rental House Cleaner
Let It Shine Cleaning
01.2023 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
HomeLife Academy