John Prater
Wilkes-Barre,PA
Summary
Energetically contributed to Nutrition Inc by enhancing team safety and productivity, showcasing exceptional organization and cleaning skills. At Catholic Youth Center, led with creativity, elevating culinary standards and fostering youth development. Brings critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, alongside a proven track record in leadership and heavy lifting, ready to excel in dynamic environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lunch Worker
Nutrition Inc
Wilkes-Barre, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completed tasks.
- Contributed to team safety and productivity by removing safety hazards and keeping areas neat and well-stocked.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, checking supplies, and ensuring proper operation of machinery.
- Organized work area at end of shift to ensure it is ready for next day's production run.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
Assistant Chef/ counselor for teenagers
Catholic Youth Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA
06.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Observed culinary trends and innovations to bring new ideas to team.
- Adhered to safety regulations when handling sharp knives and other kitchen utensils.
Education
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA09-2026
High school -
Wilkes-Barre Area High School
Wilkes-Barre, PA06-2024
Skills
- Active listening
- Cleaning
- Organization
- Cooking
- Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Dependable
- Adaptable
- Critical, Creative Thinker
- Stress Tolerance
- Weight lifting
- Work Ethic
- Basic computer proficiency
- Able to lift and carry 80 lbs
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Heavy lifting
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
Certification
Career Safe Certification
Projects
For Kids By Kids Program, A program I created in which once a week a team of me and a few others would create over 100 meals with a recipe I presented and would pass it out to children and anyone who needed it throughout recent summers.
Awards
System of Care Award, 2022
Languages
English
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lunch Worker
Nutrition Inc
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Chef/ counselor for teenagers
Catholic Youth Center
06.2023 - Current
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Luzerne County Community College
High school -
Wilkes-Barre Area High School