Frank Walls
Bainbridge Island,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented cook skilled in food preparation, kitchen safety, and quality assurance. Proven ability to maintain cleanliness and efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
cook
Harbor public house
Bainbridge Island, Washington
08.2023 - 06.2026
- Prepared and cooked a variety of menu items daily.
- Kept kitchen workstations clean and organized.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal delivery.
- Performed inventory checks and restocked supplies to maintain uninterrupted kitchen operations.
- Followed food safety guidelines for safe food handling practices.
- Monitored cooking times to maintain quality and consistency in dishes.
- Adjusted recipes for customer dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils, and dishes.
- Maintained clean work environment through regular sweeping, mopping, and surface cleaning.
- Operated grills, fryers, and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers, and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated, and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage, and service.
- Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operation of food prep equipment to reduce complications and support safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Water Meter Technician
Sedona Water Company
Sedona, Arizona
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Performed preventative maintenance on water treatment systems, including pumps, filters, softeners, and chlorinators.
- Performed preventative maintenance on water treatment systems including pumps, filters, softeners, and chlorinators.
- Developed detailed reports to document all activities related to the operation of the water treatment system.
Water Technician
City Of Cottonwood
Cottonwood, Arizona
02.2013 - 02.2021
- Monitored water quality through routine sampling and testing.
- Supported operation and calibration of water treatment equipment and systems.
- Checked pipelines and facilities regularly for leaks and other issues.
- Recorded maintenance work and entered data into tracking systems.
- Worked with team members to complete preventive maintenance schedules.
- Helped with emergency response during water contamination incidents.
- Trained new technicians on safety rules and operating procedures.
- Responded to customer emergency needs related to water problems and property damage.
- Collected samples from multiple points across distribution system for lab testing.
- Tracked equipment supplies and vehicles used in water service work.
- Removed damaged, broken, and unsafe water piping and fixtures.
- Supported water recovery and control work by finding leaks, tracing problems, and testing flow.
- Followed environmental rules for waste disposal from facility operations.
- Kept accurate records of chemical use under local regulations.
- Inspected storage tanks, pipelines, valves, and hydrants for corrosion and leakage.
- Advised management on regulatory requirements for drinking water safety standards.
- Completed preventive maintenance on water treatment systems, including pumps, filters, softeners, and chlorinators.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Freeport-McMoRan
Phoenix, Arizona
03.2006 - 11.2011
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site prep tasks.
- Completed routine equipment inspections to support safe, functional operation.
- Worked with team members to carry out mining operations efficiently.
- Followed safety rules to reduce risk during equipment operation.
- Used GPS and mapping systems to guide precise excavation work.
- Ran multiple heavy equipment units safely and efficiently to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and various base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery to help prevent accidents and injuries.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to grade land correctly.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and completed reports to support company policy.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling needs.
Education
GED -
Aptos High School
Aptos, CA09-1989
Skills
- Food preparation and cooking
- Kitchen safety and hygiene
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Inventory management and control
- Time management and organization
- Quality assurance and control
- Problem solving and conflict resolution
- Attention to detail and focus
- Effective communication skills
- Adaptability to change and multitasking
- Temperature control and food storage
- Portion control and measuring ingredients
- Knife skills and cutting techniques
- Cleaning and organization practices
- Order verification and customer service
- Contamination prevention strategies
- Contamination prevention
- Focused and disciplined
- Health code adherence
- Ingredients measuring
- Dish preparation
- Frying
- Cleaning and organization
- Order verification
- Cooking
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food spoilage prevention
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Food storage
- Kitchen organization
- Customer service
Certification
- WA FOOD HANDLING SAFETY CARD (Kitsap)
- TWIC
- CDL CLASS A WITH N ENDORSEMENT
- USAF VETERAN
Timeline
cook
Harbor public house
08.2023 - 06.2026
Water Meter Technician
Sedona Water Company
02.2021 - 07.2023
Water Technician
City Of Cottonwood
02.2013 - 02.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Freeport-McMoRan
03.2006 - 11.2011
GED -
Aptos High School