Jared Kozlin
Hamden,CT
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background at Good To Go, excelling in food safety oversight and staff training. Recognized for maintaining high standards in food presentation and sanitation while fostering a calm, organized kitchen environment. Proven ability to enhance team productivity and deliver exceptional customer service.
Hardworking and enthusiastic person, trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. As well as a full time student dedicated to studying science with goals to step into the field of Radiography.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Good To Go
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Worked diligently to complete 5-10 big parties daily while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Delivery Driver
Amazon
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
- Managed to complete 170 - 220 stops per day while staying on a close knit schedule.
Sales Associate
Amerisave Mortgage
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Successfully had 70-100 conversations daily to build rapport with potential clients.
Shift Leader
Firehouse Subs
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Managed to keep a team of 5 - 8 people on track daily to ensure an excellent open/close to our shift.
Education
No Degree - Associates of Science / Radiography
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT06-2029
High School Diploma -
Paul Kelley Academy
Knoxville, TN05-2019
Skills
- Food presentation
- Food safety oversight
- Ingredients measuring
- Sanitation
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Hospitality service expertise
- Staff training
- Supply restocking
- Focused and disciplined
- Cleaning and organization
- Calm demeanor
Accomplishments
As a full time student at Gateway Community College, I have excelled to be on the Dean's list by maintaining a 3.94 GPA. I was awarded with a top of my class certificate for my completion of English 0988.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Cook
Good To Go
06.2023 - Current
Delivery Driver
Amazon
11.2022 - 06.2023
Sales Associate
Amerisave Mortgage
09.2021 - 11.2022
Shift Leader
Firehouse Subs
02.2019 - 03.2021
No Degree - Associates of Science / Radiography
Gateway Community College
High School Diploma -
Paul Kelley Academy