Justin Lord
Downsville,LA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Pit Master at Hot Rods BBQ, skilled in team leadership and food safety compliance. Proven track record in optimizing food prep processes and negotiating with vendors, enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for creative problem-solving and an eagle-eyed attention to detail, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pit Master
Hot Rods BBQ
06.2023 - Current
- Prepare food each morning for the business day
- Forecast food prep for the upcoming week
- Delegate tasks to the workers for the day
- Communicate with the owners about the needs for the business
- Negotiate with vendors on discounts, returns, and emergency shipments
- Perform maintenance work around the restaurant
Crew Member
Johnny's Pizza House
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Worked the counter and drive-thru (customer service)
- Made pizzas on the make-up board
- Cut pizzas at oven
- Performed regular inspection cleaning
- Bussed tables
- Washed dishes
- Took deliveries
- Closed and opened the restaurant
- Skinned dough
Electrician Helper
Drop Line Electric
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Mainly performed remodels on existing homes
- Installed can lights
- Ran new wire circuits
- Performed troubleshooting in people's homes
Crew Member
Johnny's Pizza House
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked front counter and drive-thru
- Made pizzas on the make-up board
- Cut pizzas at the oven
- Performed regular inspection cleaning
- Bussed tables
Associate
Office Depot
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked the cash register, checking customers out
- Worked the sales floor, upselling products to customers
- Worked in Copy & Print, designing projects in Photoshop, handling important documents, printing canvas banners, etc.
Electrician Helper
Troy Lord Electric
12.2015 - 08.2019
- Learned the tricks of the trade, all the elementary basics of electrical work
- Wired new-construction houses
- Wired panels
- Wired transformers
- Performed remodels
- Pulled wire for services
- Installed temporary services
- Performed quality control for inspections
Education
No Degree - Chemical Engineering
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05-2027
Skills
- Team leadership
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Food safety compliance
- Waste reduction strategies
- Creative problem-solver
- Trained in multiple areas of expertise and/or disciplines
- Strong communicator
- Eagle-eyed attention to detail
Certification
ServSafe Food Protection Manager
Timeline
Pit Master
Hot Rods BBQ
06.2023 - Current
Electrician Helper
Drop Line Electric
08.2022 - 12.2022
Crew Member
Johnny's Pizza House
02.2022 - 12.2024
Crew Member
Johnny's Pizza House
02.2021 - 03.2022
Associate
Office Depot
09.2019 - 05.2020
Electrician Helper
Troy Lord Electric
12.2015 - 08.2019
No Degree - Chemical Engineering
Louisiana Tech University
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