Jonathan Florence
Birmingham
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at Church's Chicken, excelling in food preparation and sanitation practices. Proven ability to enhance service speed through effective team collaboration and multitasking. Recognized for implementing waste reduction strategies, ensuring high-quality food handling, and fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Church's Chicken
Birmingham
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared food items according to standardized recipes ensuring consistency and quality.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, following sanitation guidelines to ensure food safety.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and notifying supervisors of shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing service speed.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Implemented waste reduction strategies by optimizing ingredient utilization during meal preparation.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Security Officer
Security Services LLC
Birmingham, AL
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential security breaches or hazards.
- Responded swiftly to incidents, effectively managing emergency situations.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations and incident reports.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities, incidents, and observations.
- Trained new security staff on protocols and emergency procedures.
- Implemented access control measures to restrict unauthorized entry.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
Janitor
UAB Medicine
Birmingham, AL
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards across facility to ensure patient safety.
- Operated cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers and vacuums effectively and efficiently.
- Assisted in waste disposal processes, adhering to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
- Monitored inventory of cleaning supplies, reporting shortages for timely restocking.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to address specific cleaning needs in sensitive areas.
- Trained new staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety procedures for equipment use.
- Reduced the spread of germs by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and handrails.
- Maintained a positive and professional demeanor while interacting with building occupants, promoting a respectful work environment.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Supported waste management efforts by collecting trash, recycling materials, and disposing of them properly.
- Contributed to a welcoming environment by maintaining clean and organized common areas such as lobbies and conference rooms.
- Collaborated with other janitorial staff to complete large-scale cleaning projects efficiently.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Provided backup support for other janitorial team members during absences or busy periods, ensuring seamless service.
- Upheld company policies regarding health codes, safety regulations, hazardous materials disposal protocols while completing assigned tasks diligently.
- Followed procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors.
- Facilitated smooth communication between janitorial staff and other departments, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Detailer
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Birmingham, AL
05.2012 - 03.2020
- Performed detailed cleaning and detailing of vehicles, enhancing overall appearance and customer satisfaction.
- Utilized specialized cleaning tools and products to achieve optimal results on various vehicle surfaces.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory of detailing supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline detailing processes, improving efficiency and workflow.
- Monitored daily tasks to ensure alignment with company policies and customer service expectations.
- Trained new staff on proper detailing techniques and safety protocols, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Provided feedback on vehicle condition to management, contributing to service improvement initiatives.
- Washed cars and trucks daily for auto dealership.
- Collaborated with colleagues to troubleshoot challenging detailing projects, resulting in successful outcomes and satisfied clients.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a safe working environment for all team members.
- Cleaned engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime.
Forklift Operator
FleetPride Inc.
Birmingham, AL
04.2011 - 12.2013
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe forklift operation protocols.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Machine Operator
FleetPride Inc.
Birmingham, AL
02.2010 - 03.2011
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to minimize downtime and enhance performance.
- Monitored production processes, identifying and resolving issues to maintain quality control.
- Assisted in training new operators on machinery operation and safety procedures.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Education
High School Diploma - Mathematics
C.w Hayes High School
Birmingham, AL05-2008
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Sanitation practices
- Supply restocking
- Sanitation
- Order verification
- Operations management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Staff training
- Stock management
- Inventory management
- Positive and professional
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Focused and disciplined
Timeline
Cook
Church's Chicken
10.2024 - Current
Security Officer
Security Services LLC
06.2022 - 08.2025
Janitor
UAB Medicine
05.2020 - 03.2022
Detailer
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
05.2012 - 03.2020
Forklift Operator
FleetPride Inc.
04.2011 - 12.2013
Machine Operator
FleetPride Inc.
02.2010 - 03.2011
High School Diploma - Mathematics
C.w Hayes High School