Jeremy Hoffer
Lexington,KY
Summary
Accomplished cook with a strong background in food handling and sanitation, honed at Zims Cafe. Demonstrated expertise in inventory management and food waste reduction, enhancing kitchen efficiency by 20%. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with team members, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Zims Cafe
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Prepared ingredients and meals according to standardized recipes and safety guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment, ensuring proper use and maintenance for optimal performance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in workstations to comply with health regulations.
- Assisted in menu planning, contributing creative ideas for seasonal dishes and specials.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations during peak hours.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced meal preparation efficiency and reduced waste.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Material Handler
Challenge Manufacturing
Lexington Ky
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reporting discrepancies.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material handling processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations through diligent adherence to operational guidelines and protocols.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
Specimen Collector Coordinator
Gravity Diognostics
Covington KY
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Coordinated specimen collection schedules to optimize workflow and ensure timely processing.
- Trained staff on proper collection techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed inventory of collection supplies, ensuring availability for operations.
- Developed and implemented training materials to enhance team performance and compliance.
- Monitored specimen handling procedures to maintain accuracy and integrity of samples.
- Established performance metrics for staff evaluations, focusing on accuracy and efficiency in specimen collection tasks.
Cook,prep
Dv8
Lexington KY
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared and cooked menu items following standard recipes and safety guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations for optimal food safety.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes for efficiency.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures to ensure quality and consistency of dishes.
- Developed daily special menus based on seasonal ingredients to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Implemented waste reduction strategies, contributing to improved kitchen sustainability practices.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Education
GED -
5TH District
Covington, KYNo Degree - Justice Studies
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, Kentucky, KYSkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Frying
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food waste reduction
- Portion control
- Order verification
- OSHA
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Stock management
- High volume production capability
- Order prioritization
Additional Information
Also training and prior use of of inventory scanner as well as some cycle counting.
Timeline
Cook
Zims Cafe
06.2025 - 01.2026
Material Handler
Challenge Manufacturing
04.2024 - 05.2025
Specimen Collector Coordinator
Gravity Diognostics
07.2022 - 02.2023
Cook,prep
Dv8
03.2021 - 04.2022
GED -
5TH District
No Degree - Justice Studies
Northern Kentucky University