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John Foulks

Carbondale,IL

Summary

Reliable Food Prep Cook equipped to handle fast-paced kitchen work. Supports senior staff with well-prepared ingredients and properly managed supplies. Always complies in full with health code requirements and safety standards. Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Team-oriented prep cook with several years of hands-on experience preparing food in fast-paced eating environments. Skilled in kitchen sanitization, basic cooking and ingredient measurement and assembly. Hardworking and punctual individual possessing excellent manual dexterity and familiarity of kitchen safety and health rules. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Prep Cook, BOH Surpervisor

17th Street Bar and Grill
Murphysboro, Illinois
04.2019 - Current
  • Monitored food supplies and inventory levels and communicated needs to supervisors.
  • Checked quality of ingredients before starting work to ensure freshness of products used in meal preparation.
  • Carved meats such as turkey or ham for platters or sandwiches when needed.
  • Cooked meals according to customer orders or restaurant menus using various cooking methods including grilling, frying, sautéing, roasting, baking.
  • Organized pantry areas and kept them neat throughout shift.
  • Heated pre-prepared foods when required by recipe instructions.
  • Ensured that all foods were stored properly and safely, at the right temperature.
  • Weighed out ingredients accurately for recipe mixtures.
  • Maintained a clean kitchen environment by sweeping floors, washing dishes, utensils, and equipment.
  • Discarded outdated or spoiled food items from storage areas regularly.
  • Accurately measured quantities of ingredients for specific recipes.
  • Stocked shelves with necessary ingredients for daily operations.
  • Followed recipes to prepare sauces, soups, salads, and other dishes according to established standards.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment after each use and followed sanitation procedures.
  • Adhered to health codes while preparing food items in accordance with safety guidelines.
  • Set up serving stations with appropriate condiments prior to meal service times.
  • Prepared fresh ingredients for use in cooking, such as chopping vegetables and grinding meats.
  • Operated kitchen tools safely and used great knife skills to quickly prepare ingredients.
  • Handled basic reductions and parboiling without supervision.
  • Supported kitchen quality initiatives by following nutrition, safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Maintained clean and orderly kitchen with regular attention to checklists.
  • Followed chef prep lists and last-minute orders to help team meet customer needs.
  • Prepared simple salads and common entrees.
  • Processed incoming deliveries, rotated stock and put away new items in correct locations.
  • Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
  • Helped train and develop new talent.
  • Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
  • Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
  • Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
  • Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
  • Completed special orders according to customer dietary needs.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Monitored freshness of food products to help reduce spoilage.
  • Utilized excellent knife skills to chop and slice vegetables and carve and grind meats and cheeses.
  • Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.

Janitor,cook,bartender

veterans of foreign wars dept 7190,
Murphysboro, IL
11.2018 - 09.2019
  • Replace light bulbs when needed.
  • Ensure compliance with health regulations regarding the use of hazardous materials.
  • Perform minor repairs on doors, locks and other related fixtures as needed.
  • Disinfect equipment and supplies using germicides or steam-cleaning equipment.
  • Sweep, mop and vacuum floors of all areas.
  • Empty wastebaskets and trash containers.
  • Mix water with detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
  • Replenish bathroom supplies such as soap, paper towels and toilet tissue.
  • Maintain janitorial supply inventory.
  • Follow established safety procedures while operating machinery and using chemicals.
  • Ensure that all spills are cleaned up immediately to prevent any accidents from occurring.
  • Move furniture, equipment, boxes or other items as requested by supervisors or clients.
  • Operate floor cleaning machines to clean rugs, carpets and hard surface floors.
  • Inspect buildings for safety hazards before beginning work assignments.
  • Clean and sanitize restrooms, sinks, countertops and other surfaces.
  • Keep a log book of daily tasks completed for record keeping purposes.
  • Clean windows, walls, ceilings, carpets and furniture in assigned areas.
  • Completed sweeping and vacuuming, glass cleaning and trash collecting.
  • Mopped and waxed floors, dusted, deep cleaned bathrooms and removed trash to keep buildings in clean and orderly condition.
  • Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
  • Sorted and disposed of trash and recycling materials to keep common areas clean and organized.
  • Responded promptly to requests to clean and sanitize areas after accidents.
  • Assessed cleaning equipment and performed repairs when needed.
  • Notified building managers about needed repairs to maintain public safety.

Line Worker

Manpower Temporary Services
Carbondale, Illinois
08.2018 - 10.2018
  • Unloaded finished goods from conveyor belt after completion of assembly process.
  • Provided support in training new employees on how to properly operate equipment on the production line.
  • Inspected finished products for accuracy and completeness prior to packaging.
  • Organized inventory shelves to ensure that items were accessible for use on the assembly line.
  • Reported any incidents or injuries immediately to supervisors.
  • Assisted in the assembly of products on the production line.
  • Identified defective products, removed them from the production line, and documented details of defect.
  • Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain a safe working environment for other employees.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all safety regulations and policies.
  • Worked closely with other members of the team to meet deadlines and goals set by management.
  • Monitored production line for any defects or malfunctions, and reported to supervisor when necessary.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet production goals efficiently.
  • Loaded materials onto conveyor belt to be transported down the assembly line.
  • Inspected finished products for any defects or irregularities.
  • Monitored production line to watch for pile-ups or jams.
  • Packed finished goods into correct packages or boxes.
  • Maintained clean worksite to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile products.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mount Vernon Township High School
Mount Vernon Illinois
05-1992

Skills

  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Stock Rotation
  • Vegetable washing
  • Inventory Stocking
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Sauce preparation
  • Portion Control
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Meat Cutting
  • Food Safety
  • Health Code Compliance
  • Knife Skills
  • Ingredient restocking
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Workstation Maintenance
  • Cooking techniques
  • Team Collaboration
  • Food Storage
  • Knife safety
  • Guest Services
  • Storage Management
  • Foodservice

Certification

prometric FOOD MANGER CERTIFICATION CERT#2081063

Timeline

Food Prep Cook, BOH Surpervisor

17th Street Bar and Grill
04.2019 - Current

Janitor,cook,bartender

veterans of foreign wars dept 7190,
11.2018 - 09.2019

Line Worker

Manpower Temporary Services
08.2018 - 10.2018

High School Diploma -

Mount Vernon Township High School

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