GARY CATES JR
Graham,NC
Summary
Hardworking fast food professional offering dynamic skill set including various food preparation techniques. Brings several years of experience to hardworking food service teams. Committed to maintaining clean, efficient kitchens and smooth food prep operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Prep Cooking Assistant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Burlington, NC
05.2024 - Current
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries regarding menu items or special orders.
- Followed health codes when handling food products by wearing protective clothing including hats, gloves and aprons.
- Maintained accurate records of food inventory levels in the kitchen.
- Prepared food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Stocked kitchen supplies such as ingredients, condiments and other necessary items.
- Ensured all ingredients used were fresh before using them in meal preparations.
- Cut down large pieces of meat into smaller portions for use in various dishes.
- Monitored the temperature of ovens and cookers to ensure safe temperatures were maintained.
- Weighed ingredients to ensure proper proportions in recipes.
- Organized storage areas to ensure that all items were properly labeled and dated.
- Assisted with portioning of meals for customers or clients.
- Labeled containers with date and time before storing leftovers in refrigerators or freezers.
- Placed cooked foods onto plates according to presentation guidelines set by restaurant chefs.
- Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors or emptying garbage cans.
- Carried out basic food preparation tasks such as washing produce or cutting meats.
- Operated ovens, stoves, grills and other cooking equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
- Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Driver/Warehouse Worker
Ferraro Foods
Mebane, NC
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operating them.
- Managed time efficiently when making multiple stops along designated routes.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan efficient routes for deliveries.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
Deli Prep
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Graham, NC
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Food preparation, customer service.
Fry Cook
McDonald's
Graham, NC
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Verified that prepared food met all standards for quality and quantity.
- Cleaned frying vats after every shift using approved degreasing solutions.
- Followed all safety and sanitation guidelines when handling food and cleaning kitchen areas.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on fryers including oil level monitoring.
- Cooked orders according to customer specifications within established time frames.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern High School
Graham, NC06-2016
Skills
- Food Storage
- Ingredient Preparation
- Portion Control
- Food presentation
- Stock Rotation
- Menu Planning
- Meat Cutting
- Sanitation Practices
- Temperature Monitoring
- Kitchen Organization
- Customer Service
- Inventory Stocking
- Heavy Lifting
- Safe Food Handling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Food Prep Cooking Assistant
Jersey Mike's Subs
05.2024 - Current
Driver/Warehouse Worker
Ferraro Foods
10.2021 - 09.2023
Deli Prep
SUBWAY®Restaurants
05.2020 - 10.2021
Fry Cook
McDonald's
11.2017 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Southern High School
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