Frank Staten
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Knowledgeable, hardworking, self motivated, dependable, determined, dedicated, well organized individual who is willing to complete any task in a timely manner while going above and beyond my expectations. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
2
2
Certifications
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Baptist Health Arkansas
08.2023 - Current
- Food preparation Preparing ingredients by following recipes, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing. They also add seasonings, verify taste, and plate meals.
- Cooking Using specialized kitchen tools to cook food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment. Cooking methods may include grilling, frying, and sautéing.
- Quality Ensuring that the quality of the products served is high and that they consistently comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality standards.
- Hygiene Helping other kitchen workers maintain hygienic standards throughout food service.
- Organization Setting up and stocking food items and other necessary supplies, and making sure everything is set up correctly before starting work
Cook
US Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2017 - Current
- Food preparation Preparing ingredients by following recipes, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing. They also add seasonings, verify taste, and plate meals.
- Cooking Using specialized kitchen tools to cook food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment. Cooking methods may include grilling, frying, and sautéing.
- Quality Ensuring that the quality of the products served is high and that they consistently comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality standards.
- Hygiene Helping other kitchen workers maintain hygienic standards throughout food service.
- Organization Setting up and stocking food items and other necessary supplies, and making sure everything is set up correctly before starting work
Driver
Uber Drivers
10.2017 - 10.2022
- Customer service: Welcoming passengers, adapting to their preferences, and resolving problems
- Safety: Driving safely and quickly, and handling delays
- Efficiency: Choosing the best route, and keeping their vehicle clean and in good condition
- Technology: Using the app to coordinate with riders
Cook
Sodexo Hospitality
10.2012 - 09.2017
- Preparing food and setting up supplies for restaurants, working under the direction of a chef, sous chef, or kitchen manager. Their duties include:
- Food preparation Preparing ingredients by following recipes, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing. They also add seasonings, verify taste, and plate meals.
- Cooking Using specialized kitchen tools to cook food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment. Cooking methods may include grilling, frying, and sautéing.
- Quality Ensuring that the quality of the products served is high and that they consistently comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality standards.
- Hygiene Helping other kitchen workers maintain hygienic standards throughout food service.
- Organization Setting up and stocking food items and other necessary supplies, and making sure everything is set up correctly before starting work
Shuttle Bus Driver
U,A.L.R
10.2010 - 09.2012
- As a shuttle driver for U.A.L.R. I transported: students, faculty, and alumni to and from their destination. I performed daily maintenance on the shuttle as needed as well as daily duties. I made sure that I arrived for every task at the allotted time.
Cook/Cashier
Wendy's
02.2006 - 08.2010
- Cash register
- Taking orders
- Receiving payments
- Calculating bills
- Issuing receipts
- Keeping track of cash and credit transactions
- Counting the register drawer at the end of the shift
- Food preparation Operating kitchen equipment, Preparing food efficiently and accurately, and Notifying kitchen staff of shortages or special orders.
- Kitchen maintenance Following food safety and sanitation regulations, Properly handling and disposing of waste, Maintaining kitchen hygiene standards, and General cleaning and maintenance.
- Other responsibilities may include: Serving drinks, Answering phone calls, Staying up-to-date with promotions and product information, and Adhering to company policies and procedures.
Sterile Processing Technician
Community Hospital
04.1995 - 01.2005
- As a sterile processing tech, I disinfected and cleaned instruments and supplies used during surgery.
Education
Associate in Culinary Arts - undefined
Pulaski Technical College
Little Rock, AR05-2007
Sanitation manager certificate - Sanitation food service
Online
Little Rock, AR12-1993
Diploma - General Studies
Hall High School
Little Rock, AR05-1988
Skills
Shuttle Driving (6 years)
Culinary Experience
Kitchen Management Experience
Delivery Driver Experience
Banquet Experience
Catering
Bus Driving
School Bus Driving
Restaurant Experience
Labor Cost Analysis
POS
Food Preparation
Supervising Experience (5 years)
Profit & Loss
Food Production
Cooking
Inventory Control
Restaurant Management
Guest Services
Meal Preparation
Kitchen Experience
Menu Planning
Food Safety
Merchandising
Microsoft Word
Purchasing
Laundry
Busser
Certification
Food Handler December 2020 to December 2022 Food handler certified
Additional Information
I am a dependable self motivated fast learner who is willing to get any job done in a fashionable timely manner. I have the ability to work well as a team or independently and is very flexible; meaning I can do tasks outside of the ones assigned to me.
Timeline
Cook
Baptist Health Arkansas
08.2023 - Current
Driver
Uber Drivers
10.2017 - 10.2022
Cook
US Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2017 - Current
Cook
Sodexo Hospitality
10.2012 - 09.2017
Shuttle Bus Driver
U,A.L.R
10.2010 - 09.2012
Cook/Cashier
Wendy's
02.2006 - 08.2010
Sterile Processing Technician
Community Hospital
04.1995 - 01.2005
Diploma - General Studies
Hall High School
Sanitation manager certificate - Sanitation food service
Online
Associate in Culinary Arts - undefined
Pulaski Technical College