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Keith Ewing

San Fernando,CA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Chipotle, excelling in high-volume food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and maintain superior food quality. Skilled in food handling and organization, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction through precise execution and effective communication.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Waba Grill Temecula - Parkway
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.

Lead Cook

Chipotle
  • Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
  • Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Took over line positions in event of emergency.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.

Fry Cook

Islands Burgers
  • Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
  • Enhanced food quality by ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures for various fried foods.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.

Cook

Popeys
  • 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.

Food Clerk

Vons
  • Stocked shelves and rotated inventory regularly for optimal product freshness and quality.
  • Prepared high-quality food items, adhering to recipes and presentation standards for customer enjoyment.
  • Exceeded sales goals consistently through upselling techniques and personalized recommendations based on customer preferences.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and courteous service at the food counter.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally by offering suitable solutions or referring them to management when necessary.
  • Contributed ideas during team meetings that led to process improvements and enhanced workplace morale.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring adequate stock while minimizing waste due to spoilage or expiration.

Frozen Food Clerk

Vons , Food for Less
  • Recommended products to customers to drive sales.
  • Marked down and retagged products for special promotions.
  • Built displays and hung signage for products.
  • Maximized staff productivity by delegating tasks effectively according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.

Meat Department Clerk

Vons
  • Packaged meat products securely using appropriate wrapping materials to ensure freshness during transport home from store by customers.
  • Wrapped, weighed and filled product with efficiency to manage high volume of customers.
  • Followed proper safety, handling, and cross-contamination procedures.
  • Maintained a clean and organized meat department workspace, ensuring product quality and safety for consumers.

Grocery Stocking Clerk

Vons
  • Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Conducted inventory and restocked items throughout day.
  • Removed debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
  • Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
  • Organized warehouse and stockroom areas using forklift and pallet jacks.

Produce Clerk

Vons
  • Enhanced product quality by regularly inspecting, rotating, and culling fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
  • Maintained a clean and organized produce section by promptly removing damaged or expired items, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking shelves.
  • Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.

Transporter Driver

Anthem Mortuaries
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Developed strong working relationships with customers and coworkers through effective communication skills, contributing to a positive work atmosphere for all parties involved in the transportation process.
  • Exhibited adaptability under changing conditions by adjusting routes and schedules to accommodate unforeseen circumstances, minimizing disruptions to the delivery process.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Contributed to a safe work environment by consistently following safety guidelines when operating vehicles or handling cargo materials.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient transportation services.
  • Upheld compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing commercial transportation operations.

Funeral Arranger

Anthem Mortuaries Crawford
01.2023 - 08.2025
  • Educated clients on available options regarding burial or cremation services based on cultural traditions or personal preferences while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
  • Enhanced family satisfaction by providing compassionate and personalized funeral arrangement services.
  • Assisted clients in selecting appropriate memorial products such as caskets, urns, and keepsakes to honor their loved ones'' memory.
  • Developed strong relationships with local clergy members and officiants to coordinate meaningful and personalized ceremonies for each client.
  • Continuously improved service offerings by soliciting feedback from clients and implementing changes based on their suggestions, resulting in increased client satisfaction ratings over time.
  • Facilitated payment transactions efficiently while remaining sensitive to the emotional state of grieving clients, ensuring a seamless and respectful experience.
  • Leveraged extensive knowledge of local customs and traditions when working with diverse clientele, enabling tailored funeral experiences that honored family values and beliefs.

Mover

BUDGET EXPERSS
2009 - 08.2017

Moving packing shipping traveling

Grill Cook

El Pollo Loco
01.2010 - 08.2015
  • CManaged grill station during busy periods, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
  • Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Education

Academics

Opertunites For Learning
Palmdale, FL

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation

Timeline

Funeral Arranger

Anthem Mortuaries Crawford
01.2023 - 08.2025

Grill Cook

El Pollo Loco
01.2010 - 08.2015

Cook

Waba Grill Temecula - Parkway

Lead Cook

Chipotle

Fry Cook

Islands Burgers

Cook

Popeys

Food Clerk

Vons

Frozen Food Clerk

Vons , Food for Less

Meat Department Clerk

Vons

Grocery Stocking Clerk

Vons

Produce Clerk

Vons

Transporter Driver

Anthem Mortuaries

Mover

BUDGET EXPERSS
2009 - 08.2017

Academics

Opertunites For Learning