Keith Rutowski
Herrin,IL
Summary
To obtain a position within a company where I can apply my knowledge to benefit the company and gain further experience in the Food Service / Retail industry.
Outgoing individual with well-honed organizational, labor and teamwork skills. Enthusiastic and team-driven with 40 years of experience working in busy food and manufacturing environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler
Aisin Manufacturing Illinois
Marion, IL
10.2024 - 04.2026
- ### High-Value Responsibility Gaps for Material Handler at Aisin Manufacturing Illinois
- **Operated material handling equipment safely and efficiently to ensure timely production workflows.**
- **Maintained accurate inventory records and conducted regular stock checks to prevent shortages.**
- **Collaborated with team members to streamline the flow of materials on the production floor.**
Shift Manager
Arby's Herrin
Herrin
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Led daily team briefings to align staff on goals and expectations for optimal performance.
- Coordinated inventory management and stock rotation to maintain product freshness and reduce waste.
- Directed training sessions for new employees, enhancing team skills and improving service quality.
- Monitored food preparation standards to uphold safety regulations and ensure consistency in quality.
Prep Leader
Puttshack
Oakbrook, IL
10.2019 - 12.2023
- Daily paperwork and assigning tasks to fellow kitchen staff
- Trained new kitchen employees plus new location Managers
- Assisted managing daily kitchen operations which involved prepping and preparing prep goods for the line.
Cook/Trainer
Buffalo Wild Wings
Lombard, IL
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Prepared orders to customers likings
- Trained new kitchen employees
- Assisted managing daily kitchen operations which involved prepping and preparing prep goods for the line.
Prep leader
Teriyaki Madness
Lombard, IL
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Customer service
- Assist Managing when managers are not present.
- Assisted managing daily Bakery operations which involved prepping and preparing baked goods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Near North Career Magnet High School
Chicago, IL05-1986
Skills
- 40 years experience in the food industry which includes 2 years as a dietary assistant in 2 nursing homes
- Certificated for food safety management, allergen and sanitation
- June 1986, Near North Career Magnet High School, Chicago, IL; Diploma received
- Owned and managed own parking lot in Chicago
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Positive attitude
- Workplace cleanliness
Certification
I have a Servsafe Managers Ceritfication.
Volunteer Work
- Volunteer, Make A Wish, St. Louis, MO and Southern Illinois
- Volunteer, Autism Speaks, Illinois
- Election judge, Politics in Williamson county and Cook County.
- Special Olympics Coach for Region K
Timeline
Material Handler
Aisin Manufacturing Illinois
10.2024 - 04.2026
Shift Manager
Arby's Herrin
03.2023 - 10.2024
Prep Leader
Puttshack
10.2019 - 12.2023
Cook/Trainer
Buffalo Wild Wings
07.2018 - 07.2021
Prep leader
Teriyaki Madness
03.2018 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Near North Career Magnet High School