Jahson Richardson
Newark,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic Lincoln Tech student eager to obtain a position with the opportunity to learn new skills, expand my knowledge and contribute to the organization's growth
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Detailer
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Newark, NJ
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Utilized steam cleaners and vacuums for deep cleaning of carpets, upholstery, and other surfaces.
- Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds according to formulas.
- Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces with cleaning agents to remove dirt and debris.
- Cleaned and polished vehicle windows.
- Vacuumed car interiors to remove dirt and debris.
- Inspected vehicles for scratches or dents prior to detailing.
Cook
OTG Management EWR Airport
Newark, NJ
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
Restaurant Waiter
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Newark, NJ
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guest needs, responding promptly and acknowledging all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Resolved customer complaints in a polite manner according to company policy.
- Delivered food from kitchen, fulfilling additional requests to maximize guest satisfaction.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
Seasonal Driver's Helper
UPS
Parsippany, NJ
12.2016 - 12.2016
- Communicated with dispatching regarding changes to routes, deliveries and orders.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Inspected goods and checked for damage before deliveries.
- Unloaded merchandise from trucks at customer sites.
- Lifted boxes and products with correct safety gear and techniques.
- Dropped off items at customer locations.
- Delivered orders on time by following established routes and schedules.
Education
Automotive Technician
Lincoln Technical Institute
Vauxhall RD, Union, NJ11-2025
High School Diploma -
West Side High School
Newark, NJ06-2015
Skills
- Automotive detailing
- Tire and wheel maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Interior vacuuming
- Glass cleaning techniques
- Hand tools
- Safe chemical usage
- Detailing equipment
- Team coordination
- Relationship building
- Tire mounting and balancing
- Electrical
- Changing oil
- Tire services
- Battery services
- Fluid exchanges
- Recipe-based cooking
- Contamination prevention
- Food presentation
- Food handling
- Sanitation
- Ingredients measuring
- Cooking
- Grilling
- Order prioritization
- Frying
- Surface cleaning
- Food spoilage prevention
- Quality assurance and control
- Multitasking and organization
- High volume production capability
- Supply restocking
- Focused and disciplined
- ServSafe certified
Timeline
Auto Detailer
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
03.2024 - 06.2024
Cook
OTG Management EWR Airport
09.2018 - 03.2020
Seasonal Driver's Helper
UPS
12.2016 - 12.2016
Restaurant Waiter
Applebee's Grill + Bar
08.2016 - 12.2017
Automotive Technician
Lincoln Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
West Side High School