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John  Melton

John Melton

Houston,TX

Summary

With a proven track record at Wedgeworth Plumbing Company, I've honed my carpentry and problem-solving skills, ensuring customer satisfaction as a Kitchen Manager and Pizza Maker, I've mastered dough making and food presentation, significantly enhancing kitchen efficiency and reducing waste. My leadership and culinary expertise drive team success and operational excellence.

Overview

10
10

+ Years of professional experience

Work History

Sub-Contractor

Wedgeworth Plumbing Company
04.2021 - Current
  • Monitored OSHA compliance standards at job site.
  • Delivered high level of service to all customers and effectively resolved issues.
  • Utilized well-developed carpentry skills to fix concrete and sheetrock in homes.
  • Worked closely with homeowners to ascertain specifics of project.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.

Kitchen Manager

Pizzeli's Italian Oven
04.2013 - 08.2020
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Kept a close relationship with each distributor's representative on sales and opportunities for cost plus

Pizza Maker

Pizza Hut
03.2010 - 02.2013
  • Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
  • Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
  • Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
  • Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making, and dough preparation.
  • Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
  • Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
  • Monitored pizzas throughout cooking process to deliver correct doneness and prevent burning or undercooking.
  • Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
  • Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
  • Maintained pizza-making and kitchen equipment to keep items in good working condition and kitchen operating smoothly.
  • Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
  • Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.

Education

Culinary & Building Maintenance -

HCC
Houston, TX
2017

Skills

  • Dough making
  • Pizza making
  • Station stocking
  • Cooking and baking
  • Food presentation

Timeline

Sub-Contractor

Wedgeworth Plumbing Company
04.2021 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Pizzeli's Italian Oven
04.2013 - 08.2020

Pizza Maker

Pizza Hut
03.2010 - 02.2013

Culinary & Building Maintenance -

HCC
John Melton