Justin Lucas
Indian Head,MD
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. Diligent Concrete Pump Operator with strong technical knowledge of working mechanisms, configuration and maintenance of concrete pumps. Offering 2 years of hands-on experience in commercial and transportation projects. Successful taking instructions and performing tasks as per construction plans. Available 40hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results. Dedicated Loader and Unloader with 3 years of progressive shipping and receiving experience in bustling warehouse. Committed to inventory accuracy using computerized WMS systems. Consummate team player with proven success at mentoring and leading less experienced team members in safe and customer-focused material handling practices. Skilled individual successful at working various shifts and willing to go above and beyond required tasks to support team needs. Superior work ethic, physical fitness and dependability. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Burners Bar & Grill
Indian Head , MD
2024.03 - 2024.08
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
Line Cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Raleigh, NC
2023.08 - 2023.11
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Line Cook
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
Raleigh, NC
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Concrete Laborer
ECS Southeast
Raleigh, NC
2022.12 - 2023.04
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Assisted with installation of steel and anchor bolts to reinforce concrete.
Lead Truck Driver
Adopt-A-Highway LITTER REMOVAL SERVICE Of America
Raleigh, NC
2018.03 - 2019.03
- Maintained adequate supplies of cleaning materials and equipment and placed orders to conserve stock levels.
- Trained staff on expected standards and quality of general cleaning, health and safety requirements and equipment operation.
- Established routine inspections to monitor standards of cleanliness and developed and implemented improvement methods to meet evolving business needs.
- Conducted recruitment, interview and selection processes to induct new staff in accordance with business policies.
- Produced accurate and well planned health and safety risk assessments documenting safe work of cleaning staff.
- Coordinated, directed and monitored cleaning staff duties by use of manual and electrically powered tools and equipment
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Prep Cook /Line Cook
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Raleigh, NC
2017.05 - 2018.02
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Customer Service Representative
Xerox, ACS
Raleigh, NC
2015.02 - 2016.02
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Loader and Unloader
UPS
Raleigh, NC
2014.04 - 2015.03
- Picked, received and loaded orders using forklift or pallet jack and inspected and maintained warehouse machines.
- Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 30-50 pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.
- Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
- Understood and adhered to state and federal regulations controlling warehousing, loading and shipping operations.
- Operated computer programs to load finished products and hand-wrote tickets during computer network downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Wake Forest, NC06.2013
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Team-Oriented and Dependable
- Power Tool Operation
- Equipment Operation
- Flooring Installation
- Worksite Safety
- Shipment Processing
- Storage Area Management
- Product Shipments
- Material Handling Regulatory Compliance
- Team Training and Development
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Team Collaboration
- Responsible and Punctual
- Customer Service
- Construction
- Employee Relations
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Expense Tracking
- Calendar Management
- Filing System Management
- Office Equipment Troubleshooting
Timeline
Cook
Burners Bar & Grill
2024.03 - 2024.08
Line Cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
2023.08 - 2023.11
Line Cook
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
2023.06 - 2023.09
Concrete Laborer
ECS Southeast
2022.12 - 2023.04
Lead Truck Driver
Adopt-A-Highway LITTER REMOVAL SERVICE Of America
2018.03 - 2019.03
Prep Cook /Line Cook
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2017.05 - 2018.02
Customer Service Representative
Xerox, ACS
2015.02 - 2016.02
Loader and Unloader
UPS
2014.04 - 2015.03
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
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