Joshua Fleming
Kenosha,WI
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Arvato
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing effective inventory management and organization systems.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in warehouse, adhering to rigorous housekeeping standards.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring accurate and timely dispatch of orders.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
Cook
Buffalo Joes
02.2017 - 06.2021
- 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.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
- Implemented rotating menu concept, keeping dining experience fresh and engaging for regular customers.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
Sandwich Maker
SUBWAY®Restaurants
03.2011 - 02.2015
- Kept workstations well-organized and sanitized throughout shifts, promoting cleanliness and reducing cross-contamination risks.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Supported fellow employees through effective communication and teamwork during busy periods or staff shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, resulting in better overall performance during peak hours.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing high-quality sandwiches and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Demonstrated adaptability by cross-training in various roles within the establishment, providing support to colleagues as needed.
- Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
- Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
- Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
Lead Warehouse Worker
Amazon
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
None -
Mather High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Food waste reduction
- Food plating
Timeline
Lead Warehouse Worker
Amazon
10.2022 - 06.2023
Cook
Buffalo Joes
02.2017 - 06.2021
Sandwich Maker
SUBWAY®Restaurants
03.2011 - 02.2015
Warehouse Worker
Arvato
None -
Mather High School