Gary Cramer
Greensburg,PA
Summary
Diligent Material Handler offering experience moving loads quickly and without damage. Attentive and safety-focused with proven history of identifying potential hazards. Works well in both team and independent roles.
Quality-focused Pizza Maker with good work ethic accustomed to busy foodservice settings. Significantly increased pizza output during past year while maintaining product quality and taste. Offers great time management and inventory oversight skills leading to impressive results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution Center
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
- Reduced order processing time with streamlined material handling procedures.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
Pizza Chef
Parkhurst Dining
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality pizzas and maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing pizza ingredients and rotating stock regularly.
- Maintained a clean workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for food handling.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and overall kitchen performance.
- Developed creative pizza recipes, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback for menu variety.
- Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining focus on efficient service and consistent product quality.
- Demonstrated excellent time-management skills by coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
- Ensured optimal oven temperatures for consistent cooking results, adjusting as needed based on varying factors such as ingredient density or crust type.
- Maximized flavor profiles by skillfully combining complementary ingredients within unique pizza creations.
Pizza Chef
Seton Hill Dining
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality pizzas and maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing pizza ingredients and rotating stock regularly.
- Maintained a clean workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for food handling.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and overall kitchen performance.
- Adhered to restaurant policies regarding portion control and ingredient usage, reducing unnecessary costs and waste.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining area for accurate order fulfillment and timely service delivery.
- Increased efficiency within the kitchen by troubleshooting equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Implemented daily prep tasks which contributed to smooth shift transitions between morning, afternoon, and evening crews.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greater Latrobe Senior High School
Latrobe, PA06.1997
Skills
- Stock Rotation
- OSHA Compliance
- Equipment Safety
- Warehouse Organization
- Materials Handling and Transport
- Process Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Heavy Lifting
- Kitchen Preparation
- Cooking
- Pizza Making
- Menu development
- Food presentation
- Ingredient selection
Timeline
Material Handler
Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution Center
05.2022 - 01.2024
Pizza Chef
Parkhurst Dining
02.2019 - 05.2022
Pizza Chef
Seton Hill Dining
01.2018 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Greater Latrobe Senior High School
Similar Profiles
Desmond JohnsonDesmond Johnson
Unloader at Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution CenterUnloader at Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution Center
Brianne Schlichting GoodBrianne Schlichting Good
Assistant Store Manager at Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution CenterAssistant Store Manager at Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution Center
Amanda SeitzAmanda Seitz
Omni Representative at Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution CenterOmni Representative at Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution Center
Graylin Greene JrGraylin Greene Jr
Team Leader at Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution CenterTeam Leader at Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution Center
Alexandria ThorntonAlexandria Thornton
Sales Associate at M&M LeatherSales Associate at M&M Leather