Gary Tarver
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced food and beverage industry professional with a proven track record in back-of-house operations across the region. Skilled at managing workflow efficiently to meet demand during peak hours, demonstrating focus and diligence. Committed to maintaining quality and safety, ensuring strict adherence to operational and regulatory requirements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Demonstrator
Crossmark
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted customers in locating items, addressed questions and provided product samples.
- Enhanced customer experience with friendly interactions and thorough knowledge of products demonstrated.
- Set up product displays before demonstrations and checked after completing presentation to maintain attractive sales space.
- Consistently met or exceeded demonstration goals while maintaining high levels of professionalism and enthusiasm.
- Increased product awareness by conducting engaging and informative demonstrations to potential customers.
- Maintained accurate records of promotional events and customer interactions.
- Maintained clean, organized and professional work environment.
Team Member
Zalat Pizza
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Taylor Farms
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Handled commercial machinery according to strict safety protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of food quality to maintain safety standards.
- Repeatedly lifted and carried 25 lb boxes
- Maintained equipment and reported issues to management
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new procedures quickly when changes were implemented on the production line.
- Operated various tools and equipment proficiently for faster product assembly without compromising quality.
- Exceeded company expectations regarding punctuality and attendance, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to the success of the assembly line team.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Contributed to overall team success by meeting daily production targets consistently.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring optimal productivity and safety for all workers.
Team Member
Braums
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Greeted guests to make them feel comfortable and welcomed
- Took guests' food orders and handled cash/credit transactions
- Followed operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety/security to ensure the safety of all team members during each shift
- Demonstrated knowledge of the brand and menu items
- Served food to guests in a courteous and timely manner
- Quickly and accurately prepared food items
Stocker
7-Eleven
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided prompt, efficient and courteous customer service
- Drove sales through effective communication with customers
- Maintained a clean, customer friendly environment in franchisee's store
- Performed cashier duties (rang sales and maintained cash control)
- Performed all regular cleaning activities, and other tasks included in my job assignments
- Forecasted, ordered and stocked merchandise
- Checked in merchandise deliveries from vendors
- Required constant standing, bending, reaching, frequent lifting of 1-5 lbs, and occasional lifting of up to 40 -50 lbs
Dishwasher
Soulman's BBQ
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Cleaned, sanitized, and restocked dishes, glassware, utensils, and pots, operating machines to company and manufacturer specifications, and used proper levels of detergent and sanitizer
- Broke down, cleaned, and sanitized dish machine at end of each shift, inspected for signs of wear, logged findings, and submitted maintenance requests as needed to mitigate risk of equipment failure
- Maintained a safe, clean environment in alignment with sanitation guidelines by routinely cleaning and organizing stock room, storage areas, work station, and other kitchen areas as needed
- Ensured team's readiness for each shift, restocking supplies, organizing stock room, cleaning station, and completed opening and closing checklists
- Kept pace with productivity and sanitation targets, efficiently loading, running, and unloading dishwasher, and inspecting dishware, tableware, and kitchenware for cleanliness
- Conducted visual inspections and routine maintenance of dish machines, immediately reporting any functional or mechanical problems to maintenance for repair
Prep
Whataburger
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
- Kept back work section clean and sanitary during prep time
- Performed other duties assigned
- Worked frequently in a hot and damp environment
- Made sure plates, covers and hot boxes are ready before the banquet functions
- Coordinated standards of quality food handling with proper sanitation standards
- Followed food preparation and storage guidelines as set forth by the Texas State Health Department
Education
High School Diploma -
K-12 Online
Online01.2018
Skills
- Safety & Sanitation Protocols
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Kitchen Operations
- Opening & Closing Procedures
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Incident Reporting
- Food and beverage preparation
- Product positioning
- Product displays
Certification
Food Handler’s Certification
Timeline
Product Demonstrator
Crossmark
09.2024 - 11.2024
Team Member
Zalat Pizza
11.2022 - 01.2023
Assembly Line Production Worker
Taylor Farms
08.2022 - 10.2022
Team Member
Braums
06.2022 - 07.2022
Stocker
7-Eleven
03.2022 - 06.2022
Dishwasher
Soulman's BBQ
10.2021 - 02.2022
Prep
Whataburger
02.2016 - 10.2016
Food Handler’s Certification
High School Diploma -
K-12 Online
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