Justus Ditter-Carr
Kaukauna,WI
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Line Cook
Waverly Beach Bar & Grille
Menasha, WI
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared high-quality dishes following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure safety compliance.
- Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal preparation during peak service hours.
Packaging Team Member
Ornua Ingredients
Hilbert, WI
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Met or exceeded daily production targets through efficient time management
- Ensured product quality with inspections of packaged cases before shipment.
- Reduced waste and saved resources by optimizing packaging materials usage.
- Strengthened communication within the team, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving shared goals.
- Maintained a high level of personal safety awareness and adhered to all company guidelines regarding PPE usage and hazard avoidance while performing packaging tasks.
Barista
Starbucks
Madison, WI
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Consistently maintained high standards of quality in every drink made, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and addressing their needs promptly
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the coffee bar area at all times for a pleasant customer experience
- Maintained knowledge of current industry trends related to specialty coffees and shared this information with customers when appropriate
Team Member
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Appleton, WI
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of items.
Hostess
Sushi Lover
Appleton, WI
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience
- Provided patrons with estimated waiting times during peak service hours.
- Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
- Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI 09.2023 - 10.2025
Culinary Arts
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI 02.2026 - Current
Skills
- Cleanliness
- Order Taking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Workstation Setup and Breakdown
- Food Safety Compliance
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Organization
- Cash Handling
- Food Preparation
- Dishwashing
Timeline
Culinary Arts
Madison Area Technical College
02.2026 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
11.2025 - 03.2026
Line Cook
Waverly Beach Bar & Grille
05.2025 - 08.2025
University of Wisconsin - Madison
09.2023 - 10.2025
Packaging Team Member
Ornua Ingredients
05.2023 - 08.2024
Team Member
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
05.2022 - 08.2022
Hostess
Sushi Lover
12.2021 - 04.2022