John Velez
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Proven expertise in food preparation and warehouse management, demonstrated through a dynamic role at Firekeepers Casino. Excelled in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization, enhancing food safety and operational efficiency. Skilled in ingredient inspection and effective team collaboration, consistently achieving a high customer satisfaction rate without compromising quality or safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Gull Lake Golf Club
Augusta, MI
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Line Cook
Firekeepers Casino
Battle Creek, MI
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
Battle Creek, MI
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Salad Bar Attendant
Ruby Tuesday
Gaylord, MI
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Sanitized cutting boards, knives and other equipment used for food preparation according to health department guidelines.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Performed daily cleaning tasks such as sweeping floors, wiping down counters and washing dishes.
- Restocked plates, utensils and ingredients to keep salad bar fresh for customers.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding orders placed by customers at the salad bar station.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Prepared salad bar items ahead of rush periods and placed in refrigerator for later use.
Warehouse Worker
TRMI
Battle Creek, MI
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Battle Creek High School
Battle Creek, MI06-2014
Skills
- Food presentation
- Food rotation
- Ingredient inspection
- Portioning
- Prep work
- Recipe preparation
- Warehouse picking
- Stock allocation
- Warehouse support
- Safe driving
Certification
- chauffer license
Timeline
Line Cook
Gull Lake Golf Club
04.2024 - 12.2024
Line Cook
Firekeepers Casino
10.2022 - 09.2024
Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2020 - 10.2022
Salad Bar Attendant
Ruby Tuesday
08.2019 - 02.2020
Warehouse Worker
TRMI
02.2018 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Battle Creek High School
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