Jeremiah Collins
Chicago,IL
Summary
Organized individual talented in working in high-volume environments. Calm and poised and considered a valuable employee. Pursuing a Production Cook position with a chain restaurant. Food-loving professional with vast understanding of cooking and preparing food for large crowds. Proven team player willing to help with any task. Expert in [Type] cooking and known for innovation. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deli Associate
Food 4 Less Supermarket
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Greeted customers, provided excellent customer service, and answered questions regarding deli products.
- Maintained cleanliness of deli area, including tables and counters.
- Stocked shelves with a variety of deli meats and cheeses in accordance with company guidelines.
- Rotated product on shelves to ensure freshness and quality standards were met.
- Answered telephone inquiries about available menu items, products and services and delivered appropriate information so customers could make valid choices.
- Operated slicers, scales, wrappers, grinders, and other equipment to prepare food items for sale.
Rotisserie Chicken & Ribs
Sam's Club
Evergreen Park, IL
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Practiced various safety methods daily to avoid food spoilage and food borne illnesses.
- Operated large-scale kitchen equipment to produce large portions and multiple meals.
- Operated industrial size mixers, ovens and other types of equipment to prepare meals.
- Increased production schedule through multitasking and efficient cooking strategies.
- Portioned and packaged food onto plates for delivery to clients and patrons.
- Displayed nutritional material at client sites to improve customer confidence in quality of food.
- Roasted and baked food for [Number] people in accordance with menus and recipes.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Chicken Cook
Jewels Osco
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Practiced various safety methods daily to avoid food spoilage and food borne illnesses.
- Loaded, organized and sorted pre-packaged food to prepare for deliveries.
- Followed restaurant recipes by carefully measuring and mixing ingredients.
- Operated large-scale kitchen equipment to produce large portions and multiple meals.
- Taste-tested new dishes to identify flavors and assess recipes.
- Increased production schedule through multitasking and efficient cooking strategies.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
Service Deli Clerk
Tony's Fresh Market
Burbank/Chicago, IL
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained work areas to reduce potential for illness or injury.
- Stayed calm and professional in situations and resolved conflicts to customer satisfaction.
- Received new inventory and rotated stock by dates to keep items fresh and usable.
- Responded to customer questions regarding product availability.
- Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
- Completed orders by slicing, weighing, packaging and pricing meats and cheeses.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Worked with customers placing large or specialized orders, providing samples and recommendations and responding to requests.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
Service Deli Clerk
Food 4 Less Supermarket
Alsip, IL
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Received new inventory and rotated stock by dates to keep items fresh and usable.
- Assessed customer needs, evaluated food allergies and suggested additional menu items as appropriate.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Updated food displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
- Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
Cook
KFC
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
Deli Associate
Fairplay Finer Foods
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
- Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies.
- Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods.
- Received new inventory and rotated stock by dates to keep items fresh and usable.
- Maintained work areas to reduce potential for illness or injury.
Deli Clerk
Pete's Fresh Market
Evergreen Park, IL
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Assessed customer needs, evaluated food allergies and suggested additional menu items as appropriate.
- Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Completed orders by slicing, weighing, packaging and pricing meats and cheeses.
- Offered samples to promote and upsell specials.
- Responded to customer questions regarding product availability.
- Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
- Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies.
- Maintained work areas to reduce potential for illness or injury.
- Updated food displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
- Checked signage and pricing to verify accurate displays on counters and in cases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Greenbelt, MD06.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, ILSome College (No Degree) - Visual and Performing Arts
Parkland College
Champaign, ILOn air radio and tv training -
Illinois Media School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Cleaning Abilities
- Preparing Boxes
- Using Scales
- Cutting Meat
- Product Packaging
- Temperature Checks
- People Skills
- Customer Service
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Good Work Ethic
Accomplishments
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Certification
- 20 hours unarmed security basic concepts.
Timeline
Deli Associate
Food 4 Less Supermarket
04.2023 - 12.2023
Rotisserie Chicken & Ribs
Sam's Club
02.2022 - 06.2022
Chicken Cook
Jewels Osco
02.2022 - 03.2022
Service Deli Clerk
Tony's Fresh Market
04.2021 - 01.2022
Cook
KFC
08.2020 - 11.2020
Service Deli Clerk
Food 4 Less Supermarket
07.2020 - 02.2021
Deli Associate
Fairplay Finer Foods
07.2019 - 10.2019
Deli Clerk
Pete's Fresh Market
08.2018 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Moraine Valley Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Visual and Performing Arts
Parkland College
On air radio and tv training -
Illinois Media School