John Eric Ratliff
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Experienced team leader with a background in distribution, kitchen management, and line cooking. Skilled in training staff, improving processes, and keeping work organized in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Center Upholstery Line CLearing Lead
Ashley Furniture Distribution Center
Advance, North Carolina
10.2023 - Current
- Offered new ideas and practical solutions to improve team performance and results.
- Worked with coworkers from varied backgrounds to meet goals and resolve product and service issues.
- Sorted and prioritized tasks to complete service goals efficiently.
- Supported team members closely to finish project objectives and meet deadlines.
Kitchen Manager
Wake Mart
Winston Salem, NC
2020 - 09.2023
- Managed Wake Mart kitchen operations and daily food preparation
- Trained kitchen staff on food safety and sanitation practices
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered deli and kitchen supplies
- Prepared hot foods, sandwiches, and grab-and-go items
- Enforced cleanliness standards across Wake Mart food service areas
Line Cook
Joe's Pasta House
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
06.2016 - 01.2020
- Prepared pasta, sauces, and ingredients for Joe's Pasta House kitchen line
- Cooked menu orders to recipe standards during busy service periods
- Plated entrées with careful portioning and clean presentation
- Monitored grill, stove, and oven temperatures throughout service
- Restocked stations with produce, pasta, proteins, and kitchen supplies
Line Cook
Medina's Village Bistro
Chimney Rock, NC
03.2012 - 03.2016
- Cooked menu orders to recipe standards during busy service periods
- Plated entrées with careful portioning and clean presentation
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Rio Rancho, NM05-2005
Skills
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Process improvement
- Clear communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team coordination
Timeline
Distribution Center Upholstery Line CLearing Lead
Ashley Furniture Distribution Center
10.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Joe's Pasta House
06.2016 - 01.2020
Line Cook
Medina's Village Bistro
03.2012 - 03.2016
Kitchen Manager
Wake Mart
2020 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Independence High School