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James Van Petten

Elmhurst,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented Warehouse Associate with strong organizational skills and safety awareness. Kitchen professional with an extensive background in all areas. Proven ability to maintain inventory accuracy and streamline workflow processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Associate

TinkRworks
Elmhurst, Illinois
06.2022 - 12.2024
  • Assisted team members with loading and unloading shipments daily.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the warehouse environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to streamline workflow processes effectively.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
  • Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
  • Performed cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.

Kitchen Steward

Lucca Osteria & Bar
Oak Brook, Illinois
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Organized and restocked kitchen storage areas.
  • Responded promptly to requests from kitchen and service staff to address immediate needs.
  • Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
  • Assisted chefs with food preparation and ingredient organization.

Kitchen Steward

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
San Antonio, Texas
03.2019 - 02.2020
  • Operated dishwashing machinery to ensure proper sanitation of dishes.
  • Cleaned and sanitized all kitchen surfaces, equipment and utensils.
  • Adapted to various roles within the kitchen and dining area, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork.

Line Cook

SilverHorn Golf Club
San Antonio, Texas
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Prepared high-quality meals following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace to ensure safety and efficiency.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely, including grills, fryers, and ovens for food preparation.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Music Education

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL

Skills

  • Flexibility
  • Problem solving
  • Warehouse organization
  • Safety compliance
  • Order assembly
  • Inventory management

Affiliations

  • Session musician with various bands

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of the 2024 Pints Chili Cook-off 1st place trophy

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Warehouse Associate

TinkRworks
06.2022 - 12.2024

Kitchen Steward

Lucca Osteria & Bar
11.2021 - 04.2022

Kitchen Steward

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
03.2019 - 02.2020

Line Cook

SilverHorn Golf Club
10.2018 - 02.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Music Education

College of DuPage

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