Kitchen Professional maintaining food service sanitation, organization, and safe handling of cleaning chemicals in campus and café kitchens. Supports clean, clutter-free work areas by sanitizing 5–8 stations per shift, organizing 26–50 utensils and containers per shift, and following state food service guidelines while performing chemical safety procedures 7+ times per week. Brings a steady kitchen cleanliness standard to busy service environments.
Work History
Kitchen Professional
4 Years 11 Months
Kennesaw State University | 09.2021 - Current
Maintained kitchen cleanliness by sanitizing surfaces, organizing supplies, and removing clutter.
September 2021- Present
Back of the House
7 Months
Uncorked on Main | 06.2021 - 01.2022
Responsible for following food service guidelines, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, sanitizing and keeping the kitchen free of clutter and organized.
June 2019-January 2021
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Back of House Team Member
8 Months
Trading Post Café | 01.2021 - 09.2021
Maintained kitchen cleanliness to ensure safe and hygienic food preparation environment. Organized serving utensils and containers for efficient workflow during service. Trained team members in proper use of cleaning chemicals to enhance safety standards.
January 2021-September 2021
Helped maintain a clean and organized work area through diligent daily cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, sanitizing surfaces, and washing dishes.
Performed daily cleaning and maintenance tasks to keep kitchen clean and organized.
Performed shift side work as necessary to maintain kitchen output during peak service times.
Removed garbage, compost, and recycling, and placed in designated container areas.
Supported the training of new employees by sharing expertise on kitchen equipment usage, safety protocols, and dish preparation techniques.
Unloaded and stocked kitchen supplies.
Upheld a high standard of professionalism in all aspects of work, leading by example for other team members to follow.
Field Hand
2 Years 2 Months
Vineyards at Mill Creek | 06.2019 - 08.2021
Maintained vineyard through pruning grape vines, organizing, and clearing unusable vines to promote healthy growth.
June 2019-August 2021
Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new skills and taking on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team''s success.
Used effective weed control methods, promoting plant growth.
Groundskeeper
2 Months
Chatham Landscapes | 06.2017 - 08.2017
Executed lawn maintenance tasks including mowing, pruning, and cleaning to ensure a well-kept landscape.
June 2017-August 2017
Operated and maintained groundskeeping equipment including mowers, blowers, and trimmers efficiently.
Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention toward daily maintenance tasks and a detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
Education
Associate Degree - Applied Science-Horticulture
Chattahoochee Technical College | Dallas, Georgia
Skills
Kitchen sanitation
Food safety procedures
Food preparation
Inventory rotation
Knife skills
Knowledge of growth and maintenance of indoor and outdoor plants
Pruning
Lawn maintenance
Greenhouse care
Plant propagation
Cross-contamination prevention
ServSafe certification
Plant pest control
Irrigation system maintenance
Inventory receiving
Timeline
Kitchen Professional
Kennesaw State University
09.2021 - CurrentRead More
Back of the House
Uncorked on Main
06.2021 - 01.2022Read More
Back of House Team Member
Trading Post Café
01.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Field Hand
Vineyards at Mill Creek
06.2019 - 08.2021Read More
Groundskeeper
Chatham Landscapes
06.2017 - 08.2017Read More
Chattahoochee Technical College
Associate Degree from Applied Science-Horticulture
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LEADERSHIP
Judged agriculture flower and woody plants competition through scientific identification.