Joseph King
Saint Petersburg,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety while delivering exceptional quality in meal preparation and customer interactions.
Experienced with food handling, preparation, and safety protocols. Utilizes customer service skills to ensure positive experience for patrons. Knowledge of maintaining inventory and ensuring product freshness.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Clerk
Winn Dixie Supermarket
St. Petersburg, FL
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted customers with deli product selection, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of deli area to comply with health standards.
- Operated slicing machines and scales for accurate portioning of meats and cheeses.
- Prepared specialty sandwiches and platters, enhancing customer offerings and sales.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and proactively adjusting orders based on sales trends.
- Regularly updated knowledge of new products, trends, and dietary restrictions to better serve customer needs and preferences.
- Supported store success through participation in inventory audits and suggesting improvements for deli department operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to promote cross-merchandising opportunities and improve overall store performance.
- Conducted inventory checks regularly, ensuring consistent availability of popular deli items.
- Maintained strict adherence to health and safety guidelines, ensuring safe shopping and working environment.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sharing knowledge on deli items to guide their choices.
Cook
Cattleman's Roathouse
St. Petersburg, FL
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Prepared and cooked high-quality meals in accordance with restaurant standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients to enhance offerings.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Cook Shift Leader
Gulfport Family Resturant
Saint Petersburg, FL
02.2006 - 07.2022
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior cooks on food preparation techniques and quality control.
- Coordinated shift schedules, optimizing staff allocation for peak service periods.
- Implemented new recipes and menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and dining experience.
- Conducted regular quality checks on food presentation and taste before serving customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Education
High School Diploma -
Boca Ciega High School
St. Petersburg, FL08-1974
Skills
- Customer service
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Honesty and integrity
- Strong work ethic
- Safe food handling
- Meat slicing expertise
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Safe food handling practices
- Hospitality service expertise
- Sanitation practices
- Food preparations
Languages
English
Timeline
Deli Clerk
Winn Dixie Supermarket
08.2024 - 03.2025
Cook
Cattleman's Roathouse
08.2022 - 08.2024
Cook Shift Leader
Gulfport Family Resturant
02.2006 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Boca Ciega High School