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James D. Burtis

21019 54th Ave W Lynnwood Wa,United States

Summary

My objectives in any job are safety , cleanliness, speed and accuracy. In any job I do my best to make the cooks line and kitchen area more productive. Bring new ideas to the kitchen staff as well the manager to create a more positive work environment and make it easier for the cooking staff to do their job. Teamwork is one of my biggest priorities to maintain a successful work environment.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Cook

Denny's Diner
12.2013 - Current

Prepare orders to customer's specifications and quickly as possible, cook multiple orders without mistakes. Complete Prep and Pull Duties and fill out charts for what prepped and pulled as well as take all temperatures. Clean and stock entire cooks line. Was in charge of taking inventory, assisting the manager in ordering new stock and putting away the new stock.

Cook

Kenmore Lanes
02.2011 - 06.2013

Prepare orders to customer's specifications and quickly as possible, cook multiple orders without mistakes. Complete Prep and Pull Duties and fill out charts for what prepped and pulled as well as take all temperatures. Clean and stock entire cooks line. Was in charge of taking inventory, assisting the manager in ordering new stock and putting away the new stock.

Lead Cook

Denny's Diner
08.2008 - 09.2011

Prepare orders to customer's specifications and quickly as possible, cook multiple orders without mistakes. Complete Prep and Pull Duties and fill out charts for what prepped and pulled as well as take all temperatures. Clean and stock entire cooks line. Was in charge of taking inventory, assisting the manager in ordering new stock and putting away the new stock.

Lead Cook

Jimmy Jack's
07.2006 - 08.2008

Prepare orders to customer's specifications and quickly as possible, cook multiple orders without mistakes. Complete Prep and Pull Duties and fill out charts for what prepped and pulled as well as take all temperatures. Clean and stock entire cooks line. Was in charge of taking inventory, assisting the manager in ordering new stock and putting away the new stock.

Custodian

Edmonds School District
03.2006 - 06.2007

General maintenance, cleaning. waxing floors, sweeping, mopping. emptying trash, stocking classrooms supplies, restrooms, and supply closets. keeping the school and its halls and classrooms tidy, neat and making a clean environment for the students and staff.

Lead Cook

Denny's Diner
01.1997 - 12.2005

Prepare orders to customer's specifications and quickly as possible, cook multiple orders without mistakes. Complete Prep and Pull Duties and fill out charts for what prepped and pulled as well as take all temperatures. Clean and stock entire cooks line. Was in charge of taking inventory, assisting the manager in ordering new stock and putting away the new stock.

Cook

Shari's Family Dining
04.1994 - 12.1996

Prepare orders to customer's specifications and quickly as possible, cook multiple orders without mistakes. Complete Prep and Pull Duties and fill out charts for what prepped and pulled as well as take all temperatures. Clean and stock entire cooks line.

Delivery Driver

Jack Robert's Appliances
08.1989 - 03.1994

Deliver appliances as ordered, Disconnect old appliance and install new appliance. Being able to lift up to 150lbs or more, operate forklift, handtrucks and pallet jacks safely and efficiently, work as a team to install, uninstall and find delivery sites.

Cook

Buzz Inn Steakhouse
01.1987 - 07.1989

Prepare orders to customer's specifications and quickly as possible, cook multiple orders without mistakes. Complete Prep and Pull Duties and fill out charts for what prepped and pulled as well as take all temperatures. Clean and stock entire cooks line. Also learned to take inventory and order new stock. Was considered as "Acting Kitchen Manager" when the kitchen manager was terminated. i was in charge of taking inventory, managing the cook's schedules, ordering inventory and putting away new stock.

Education

GED -

Edmonds Community Collage
Edmonds Wa
06.1978

Skills

  • Dependable
  • Organized
  • Prompt
  • Reliable
  • Responsible
  • Multitasker
  • Enthusiastic
  • Courteous
  • Self-Motivated
  • Professional
  • Worksite safety

Timeline

Lead Cook

Denny's Diner
12.2013 - Current

Cook

Kenmore Lanes
02.2011 - 06.2013

Lead Cook

Denny's Diner
08.2008 - 09.2011

Lead Cook

Jimmy Jack's
07.2006 - 08.2008

Custodian

Edmonds School District
03.2006 - 06.2007

Lead Cook

Denny's Diner
01.1997 - 12.2005

Cook

Shari's Family Dining
04.1994 - 12.1996

Delivery Driver

Jack Robert's Appliances
08.1989 - 03.1994

Cook

Buzz Inn Steakhouse
01.1987 - 07.1989

GED -

Edmonds Community Collage
James D. Burtis