James Fahle
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Proficient kitchen associate delivering exceptional food safety and sanitation standards. Committed to reducing food waste and improving kitchen efficiency through effective time management and collaboration with team members.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Associate
Maverik Adventure's First Stop
West Des Moines, IA
06.2025 - Current
- Prepared food items according to established recipes and guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspaces.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food service delivery.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards in the kitchen environment.
- Operated kitchen appliances, such as ovens and grills, with proficiency.
- Engaged in continuous learning of food preparation techniques and safety standards.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities during peak service times.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by maintaining a supportive attitude, actively communicating with team members, and fostering an environment of mutual respect.
- Ensured proper storage of perishable items at appropriate temperatures to preserve freshness and prevent spoilage.
- Reduced food waste through careful inventory management and menu planning, contributing to cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Completed tasks efficiently under time constraints during peak service hours while maintaining quality standards demanded by the establishment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower Senior High School
Lawton, OK05-1992
Skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Allergen awareness
- Knife handling skills
- Workstation maintenance
- Food storage practices
- Temperature monitoring
- Sanitation and safety
- Recipe execution
- Positive attitude
- Customer service
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Time management
- Punctual and reliable
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Team collaboration
- Dedicated work ethic
- Workplace health and safety
- Verbal and written communication
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation
- Cleaning proficiency
- Chopping vegetables
- Surface cleaning
- Dishwashing
- Equipment cleaning
- Trash removal
- Sanitation procedures
- Stock rotation
- Food storage
- Food quality standards
Timeline
Kitchen Associate
Maverik Adventure's First Stop
06.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower Senior High School