Jermaine Tillery
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Knowledgeable about maintaining organized inventories and handling custodial requirements of commercial building bathrooms, workspaces and customer areas. Experienced team player with strong service record, good organizational skills and productive approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Focused on always producing high-quality and professional results. Skilled cleaning team member bringing years of experience in commercial and institutional environments. Effective at working independently to manage cleaning needs in all building areas. Proficient in operating equipment, handling chemicals and restocking supplies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sanitation Worker
Streets Department
09.2020 - Current
- Collected and gathered garbage from buildings, businesses and other facilities 5 days per week.
- Ensured safety of team members and the public by following established waste handling protocols.
- Adapted routes based on changing traffic and weather conditions to stay on schedule and maintain efficiency.
- Alerted supervisors of setbacks immediately to maintain schedules and explain late pickups.
- Returned cans and garbage receptacles to curbs for easy retrieval.
Lead Line Cook
The Ridley House
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Developed strong teamwork skills by collaborating with other line cooks to maintain a smooth workflow during busy shifts.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Monitored food temperatures to meet quality and safety standards.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Followed company recipes and production standards to satisfy customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Cook/Baker's Assistant
Chestnut Hill College
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Forklift Operator
Costco Warehose
05.2011 - 07.2016
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA regulations for safe forklift operation, minimizing the risk of accidents and promoting a secure work environment.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Education
GED -
John Bartram
Philadelphia, PA06.1989
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Customer Inquiry and Response
- Problem-Solving
- Street Cleaning
Certification
- OSHA10 Construction Safety & Health-2/2020-Present
- OSHA Certified Forklift Driver -1/2024-Present
- Servsafe Certified 2/2020-Present
Timeline
Sanitation Worker
Streets Department
09.2020 - Current
Lead Line Cook
The Ridley House
01.2020 - 03.2021
Cook/Baker's Assistant
Chestnut Hill College
04.2016 - 03.2020
Forklift Operator
Costco Warehose
05.2011 - 07.2016
GED -
John Bartram