Jimmie Rogers
Lexington,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled cook with diverse experience in high-volume restaurants and boutique catering services. Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu development, and kitchen safety protocols. Contributed to significant improvements in kitchen operations and customer satisfaction ratings through innovative recipe development and effective inventory management. Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Zaxbys
Winterhaven, FL
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
Cook Shift Leader
Zaxbys
Winterhaven, FL
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Supervised all aspects of the kitchen operations including inventory control and ordering of supplies.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff according to restaurant needs.
- Participated in periodic performance reviews for all members of the kitchen team.
- Implemented cost saving measures while still maintaining high quality standards.
- Performed regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained.
- Managed cashiering duties such as counting money at the end of shift.
- Enforced sanitation policies and procedures throughout the kitchen area.
- Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
- Coordinated with other departments such as front-of-house or catering services when needed.
- Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
- Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
- Assisted in developing new menu items based on customer feedback.
- Conducted daily meetings with kitchen staff to review specials and daily menus.
- Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Developed strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency within the kitchen.
Dietary Aide
Astoria Senior Living
Winterhaven, FL
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored expiration dates on products and disposed of any spoiled or expired foods.
- Worked closely with dietitians to ensure proper nutrition for each resident and patient.
- Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops.
- Ensured that all food was prepared according to established health standards.
- Provided assistance with meal setup, serving, and clean up as needed.
- Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
- Checked temperatures of hot food before serving it to patients and residents.
- Greeted visitors entering the kitchen area, provided them with information about services offered, and directed them accordingly.
- Observed special diets prescribed by physicians or nutritionists.
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Assisted in menu planning based on resident and patient preferences and dietary requirements.
- Assisted in the ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory of food items.
- Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
- Treated patients and team members with dignity and respect.
- Delivered snacks to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
Machine Operator
Amazon
Auburndale, FL
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
Education
GED -
Winter Haven Senior High School
Winter Haven, FL06-2021
Skills
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Sanitation
- Grilling
- shipping and receiving
- work order processing
- Order Verification
- Food handling
- oral and written communications skills
- Providing customer service
- critical thinking and problem solving
- Dish preparation
- origination
- Supply Restocking
- professionalism and strong work ethic
- Food Storage
- teamwork and collaboration
- leadership and management
- time management
- Growth and success
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Zaxbys
11.2023 - 07.2024
Dietary Aide
Astoria Senior Living
07.2023 - 11.2023
Machine Operator
Amazon
01.2023 - 06.2023
Cook
Zaxbys
01.2020 - 08.2024
GED -
Winter Haven Senior High School