James Coward
Scranton,PA
Summary
Proven in advancing kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction at Victory Pig BBQ, I leveraged teamwork and kitchen equipment operation skills to enhance order fulfillment. Expert in dough handling and maintaining food safety, I contributed to a seamless operation, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with health standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Maker
Victory Pig Bbq
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for efficient pizza making, ensuring optimal productivity.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Maintained pizza-making and kitchen equipment to keep items in good working condition and kitchen operating smoothly.
- Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing high-quality pizzas according to company standards and customer preferences.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations and maintain timely order fulfillment.
- Monitored pizzas throughout cooking process to deliver correct doneness and prevent burning or undercooking.
- Prioritized strict adherence to food safety regulations, maintaining a clean work area free from cross-contamination risks at all times.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Vanguard Construction & Development
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
Education
Associate In Engineering Technology - Automotive Technology
The College of Technology
New York, NY03.2000
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Safety
- Flexible Schedule
- Kitchen Organization
- Equipment Cleaning
- Order Preparation
- Pizza Shaping
- Attention to Detail
- Ingredient Preparation
- Order Taking and Processing
- Customer Order Management
- Kitchen Management
- Dough handling
- Food presentation
- Supply Restocking
- Food Processing
- Oven Operation
- Inventory Management
- Recipe Adherence
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
Timeline
Pizza Maker
Victory Pig Bbq
01.2023 - 10.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Vanguard Construction & Development
01.2022 - 12.2023
Associate In Engineering Technology - Automotive Technology
The College of Technology
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