JUSTIN E. SMITH
Salina
Summary
I have more then 16 years of customer service and restaurant experience. I have worked a variety of different jobs and have obtained many skills throughout my life. There is nothing I believe I can't learn and perfect. I have been in management roles and have provided consistent structure to many workplaces.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter and Remodel
New Creation LLC
09.2025 - Current
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning to ensure optimal paint adhesion.
- Applied various paint types using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment for consistent finishes.
- Maintained inventory of painting supplies and tools, ensuring readiness for projects.
- Coordinated with team members to complete projects within deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
- Measuring and cutting drywall as well as Installing.
- Measuring and cutting floor base boarding and installation
- Demolition and removal.
Kitchen Lead
Perkins
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and safety standards met.
- Trained and mentored team members on cooking techniques and equipment usage.
- Coordinated inventory management, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation.
- Developed and implemented new menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and sales.
- Monitored workflow to optimize kitchen efficiency during peak hours.
- Collaborated with management to maintain compliance with health regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, improving overall dining experience.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation by implementing strict kitchen cleaning routines.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining area.
Cook
The Field House
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Executed culinary techniques to prepare high-quality dishes.
- Oversaw food preparation processes to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Executed restaurant closure procedures to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Packing Associate
Wald Family Foods
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated and monitored production line machinery to ensure efficient workflow.
- Executed palletizing operations for pizza cartons to optimize storage efficiency.
- Ensured continuous compliance with audit standards and readiness.
- Monitored pizzas for defects and communicated findings to lead or quality assurance team.
- Diagnosed and repaired Adco and Tex wrap machines to ensure operational efficiency.
Assistant Manager
KFC
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Orchestrated scheduling processes to optimize resource allocation.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees to facilitate smooth transitions into roles. Supported the offboarding process to ensure compliance with company policies. Collaborated with HR to maintain accurate employee records.
- Processed truck orders efficiently to ensure timely delivery.
- Oversaw financial planning and budgeting processes to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Assisted in managing daily operations during shifts. Supported team members in achieving shift objectives. Contributed to maintaining a productive work environment.
Printing
Hutchinson News
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Executed strategic placement of inserts to enhance product visibility.
- Facilitated timely delivery of papers to designated recipients.
- Diagnosed and repaired malfunctioning machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
Education
No Degree -
Field Kinley High School
Coffeyville, KSSkills
- Work ethic
- Consistent
- Fast learning
- Leadership abilities
- Dedicated
Timeline
Painter and Remodel
New Creation LLC
09.2025 - Current
Kitchen Lead
Perkins
01.2025 - 09.2025
Cook
The Field House
10.2023 - 05.2024
Packing Associate
Wald Family Foods
02.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Manager
KFC
02.2022 - 02.2023
Printing
Hutchinson News
04.2020 - 08.2020
No Degree -
Field Kinley High School