Jermaine Weston
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Responsible professional skilled in ingredient preparation, batch cooking and plating. Brings stamina for lifting heavy items and standing for long periods of time. Knowledgeable and precise individual committed to maintaining clean, orderly kitchen and delivering high-quality, delicious food.
Hardworking professional coordinating high-volume orders with accuracy and precision. Educated in preparing specialty foods and safely operating baking and cooking equipment.
Dedicated professional experienced in environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, osha and health code requirements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Micheal angelos
Wilmington , NC
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
Department Manager
Walmart
Mohegan Lake, New York
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Lead and manage a team of 15 employees in the Department, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
- Developed strategies to improve customer service and increase sales by 10% within 6 months.
- Coached and trained new staff members, providing guidance on department policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to monitor progress of individual employees.
- Analyzed weekly reports to identify areas for improvement in operations, budgeting, and staffing levels.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives throughout the Department while maintaining high standards of quality assurance.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain good relationships with clients.
- Created monthly schedules for staff members to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Maintained up-to-date records of inventory levels for efficient ordering and stocking purposes.
- Developed promotional campaigns to increase brand recognition in target markets.
- Organized quarterly meetings with senior management to review departmental goals and objectives.
- Evaluated employee feedback surveys regularly to identify areas of improvement in customer service delivery.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations across multiple teams.
- Monitored daily sales figures to track trends in customer buying behavior.
- Managed budgets effectively by making sure costs stayed within allocated limits.
- Provided technical support as needed when troubleshooting issues related to equipment or software.
- Reviewed existing processes regularly for potential opportunities for automation or efficiency gains.
- Assisted Human Resources in recruiting qualified candidates for open positions within the Department.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for materials used by the Department at competitive rates.
- Identified training needs among staff members and organized relevant workshops accordingly.
- Participated actively in strategic planning sessions with top executives from different divisions.
- Handled shift overstock, restocking and inventory control.
Prep Chef
Aramark
Wilmington, North Carolina
02.2011 - 12.2014
- Prepared and cooked for varies menus and get the ready for order of customers detailed taste.
- Ordered supplies, maintained inventory, rotated stock, and checked freshness of ingredients.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, work areas, floors, walls and other surfaces as needed.
- Ensured all food products were stored correctly in accordance with health code regulations.
- Received deliveries from vendors and verified quality of product against invoices.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors and washing dishes.
Secretary's Assistant
Big Buddy Mentoring Program
Wilmington , NC
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Answered and screened incoming calls for the secretary.
- Organized and maintained filing systems, both paper and electronic.
- Scheduled appointments and meetings for the secretary.
- Prepared documents such as letters, memos, reports, spreadsheets, presentations. using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for the secretary's business trips.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Processed invoices and other financial records.
- Ordered office supplies when needed.
- Managed mail distribution within the department; opened, sorted, and distributed mail to the appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with special projects assigned by the secretary or management team members.
- Provided administrative support to other departments as needed.
- Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for review by senior staff members.
- Managed calendars of multiple executives and managers simultaneously ensuring that all deadlines were met in a timely fashion.
- Performed data entry tasks into software programs such as Excel spreadsheets or Access databases.
- Proofread documents before submission to ensure accuracy of content and grammar.
- Maintained effective communication with internal customers regarding status updates on projects.
- Responded quickly and accurately to inquiries from internal customers regarding procedures or policies.
- Developed efficient processes and procedures to streamline workflow in order to increase productivity.
- Created detailed documentation outlining step-by-step instructions for completing tasks related to job duties.
- Monitored inventory levels of office supplies in order to ensure adequate stock was available at all times.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC04-2015
Skills
- Kitchen Operations
- Line Management
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Server Communication
- Food rotation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food presentation
- Ingredient inspection
- Prep work
- Recipe preparation
- Portioning
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Garnishing
- Portion Management
- Effective prioritization
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Prepared Foods Plating
- Customer Service
- Food presentation talent
- Workload Management
- Quality Control
- Deep Fryer Operation
- Portion Control
- Food Preparation
- Team Coordination
- Food Allergen Safety
- Equipment Maintenance
- Food Safety Standards
- Punctual and honest
- Time Management
- Salad preparation
- Following cooking methods
- Kitchen Organization
- Food safety knowledge
- Food Storage
- Knife Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Recipe Adherence
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Contamination control
- Appetizer Preparation
- Menu Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Supply Management
- Head Chef Collaboration
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional Attitude
- Kitchen Station Setup
- Recipe creation
- Highly motivated
- Food spoilage prevention
- Special dietary requirements
- Ingredient Stocking
- Entree Preparation
- Crew training
- Vendor liaison
- Line station oversight
- Flambéing expertise
- Menu Item Memorization
- Kitchen Equipment Management
- Foodservice sanitation
- Back of House Operations
- Food Storage Procedures
- Stock Rotation
- Meat Cutting
- Sauce preparation
- Recipe Adaptation
- Flower planting
- Chemical Handling
- Fertilizer Application
- Tree pruning
- Tool Maintenance
- Hardscape Installation
- Water feature construction
- Leaf blowing
- Soil preparation
- Tree planting
- Irrigation management
- Fence building
- Turf management
- Irrigation Systems
- Pest Control
- Erosion Control
- Seasonal maintenance
- Sod Laying
- Plant propagation
- Lawn Aeration
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Snow Removal
- Client Relations
- Office Administration
- File Management
- Email management
- Report Generation
- Scheduling appointments
- Minute Taking
- Travel Arrangements
- Policy Enforcement
- Expense Reporting
- Calendar Management
- Meeting Coordination
- Research capabilities
- Proofreading documents
- Document Preparation
- Data Processing
- Presentation Creation
- Project Planning
- Report Preparation
- Appointment Coordination
- Invoice Processing
- Data Entry
- Mail Management
- Document conversion
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Scheduling
- Clerical Support
- Bookkeeping
- Check processing
- Sensitive material handling
- Meeting planning
- Electronic Records Management
- Event Coordination
- Business Administration
- Account Investigation
- Payroll Administration
- Proposal Writing
- Administrative Support
- Presentation Design
- Records Management
- Travel administration
- Recordkeeping
- Database Administration
- Correspondence Writing
- Document retrieval
- Payment Distribution
- Effective Communication
- Transcription and dictation
- AR/AP
- Multitasking
- Inventory Control
- Document and File Management
- Prioritization
- Decision-Making
- Analytical Skills
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Payroll and budgeting
- Team building
- Spreadsheet Management
- Report Analysis
- Cost Planning
- Sales Reporting
- Logistics Planning
- QC
- Resource Coordination
- Policy Development
- Workflow Coordination
- Staff Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Database Management
- QA
- Team Supervision
- Performance Management
- Conflict de-escalation
- Personnel Management
- Motivational Leadership
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Employee Management
- Work Planning and Organization
- Loss Prevention
- Goals and performance
- Business development and planning
- Product restocking
- Operations
- POS Software
- Relationship building and management
- Personnel training and development
- Training and Development
- Rules and regulations
- Regulatory Standards
- Supply and inventory management
- Employee performance evaluation
- Staff Development
- Safety and Security
- Customer Engagement
- Systems and software expertise
- Strategies and goals
- Flexible Schedule
- Department inspection
- Vendor Management
- Training and mentoring
- Order Processing
- Retail Management
- Retail
- Emergency Response
- Department leadership
- Consensus Building
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Sales expertise
- Purchasing functions
- Departmental rapport
- Departmental activities
- Supervisor
- Operations Management
- Order Management
- Workforce Planning
- Register operations
- Product Merchandising
- Cash Handling
- Menu Memorization
- Beverage Preparation
- Product Recommendations
- Equipment Operation
- Shrink control
- Machine Safety
- Ordering Procedures
- Product Rotation
- Food Running
- Cooking
- Effective customer communication
- Food sales and promotion
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Proper food handling
- POS System Operation
- Honesty and Integrity
- ServSafe Certification
- Sanitation Practices
- Merchandising displays
- Inventory Oversight
- Platter and Tray Preparation
- Cross-selling products and services
- Table setting knowledge
- Point of Sale proficiency
- Upselling
- Inventory Counts
- Heavy Lifting
- Weights and Measurements
- Product Knowledge
- Inventory Rotation
- Preparing food items
- Order Discrepancy Reporting
- Strong Work Ethic
- Food Safety Compliance
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Sanitation and safety standards
- Product Sampling
- Food Services
- Point of Sale systems familiarity
- Sales proficiency
- Hospitality service expertise
- Equipment monitoring
- Product Stocking and Rotation
Timeline
Line Cook
Micheal angelos
09.2019 - 10.2020
Department Manager
Walmart
03.2015 - 05.2018
Secretary's Assistant
Big Buddy Mentoring Program
05.2012 - 08.2013
Prep Chef
Aramark
02.2011 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Cape Fear Community College