Javon Cooper
Petersburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Seafood Palace, excelling in seafood preparation and kitchen management. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and mentor staff while ensuring adherence to food safety standards. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to teamwork drive success in fast-paced environments. Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.
Hardworking and enthusiastic Job Title 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.
Detail-oriented professional with background creating delicious dishes. Dedicated to delivering highest quality customer service. Expert at succeeding in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Seafood Palace
Petersburg, VA
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared and cooked a variety of seafood dishes according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring freshness and adherence to food safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques and best practices.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, improving efficiency in meal delivery during peak hours.
Packing/ Unloading
Board’s Head
Petersburg, VA
12.2017 - 08.2023
- Optimized workflow processes to enhance productivity in high-pressure environments.
- Supported operational efficiency and productivity through effective teamwork and collaboration.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to dissect challenges, assess various solutions, and implement effective decisions.
Fork Lift
Amazon
Petersburg, VA
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Petersburg High School
Petersburg, VA06.2009
Skills
Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Food preparation
Multitasking and organization
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Supply restocking
Surface cleaning
Sanitation
Problem-solving
Time management
Labor management
Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Cook
Seafood Palace
11.2024 - Current
Packing/ Unloading
Board’s Head
12.2017 - 08.2023
Fork Lift
Amazon
04.2015 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Petersburg High School