Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Keller Gant

Grand Rapids,US

Summary

Meticulous culinary professional skilled in diverse cooking techniques and well-versed in food safety standards. Exhibits flexibility and stamina to excel in fast-paced environments while maintaining high-quality results. Additionally, possesses expertise in swim instruction across all age groups, demonstrating a strong commitment to promoting safety around large bodies of water. A quick learner with a strong work ethic, adaptable to both team-oriented and independent settings, ensuring effective contributions in any role.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Rouge River Tavern
05.2024 - Current
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.

Tool Die Apprentice

RamDie Corporation
12.2023 - 08.2024
  • Inspected items for safety and operability.
  • Requisitioned replacement tools, parts and equipment.
  • Adjusted and modified die tools to precise specifications to ensure optimal performance
  • Handled local delivery and retrieval of tooling and materials to support production schedules
  • Performed routine maintenance and cleaning of tools, dies, and equipment
  • Tracked and documented incoming materials and deliveries to support inventory accuracy

Prep Crew Member

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Used my knowledge of culinary and culinary tools to prepare food.
  • Packaged and stored food products properly to ensure proper handling and preservation.
  • Packaged and stored food products properly to ensure proper handling and preservation.
  • Regularly removed trash and dropped food items to keep workspaces neat and clean.

Lifeguard

City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skill such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Checked pool and surrounding areas for hazards.
  • Saved distressed person using rescue techniques and equipment.

Education

High School -

C.A. Frost Environmental Science Academy
Grand Rapids, MI
05-2023

Skills

  • Search and Rescue Operations
  • Hazard Detections
  • Water aerobics
  • Full Safety Compliance
  • Rule Enforcement
  • Emergent Care
  • CPR Proficient
  • First Aid
  • Communication Skills
  • Recipe preparation
  • Team coordination
  • Die maintenance
  • Tool sharpening

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of 4 staff members.

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Lifeguard, Red Cross 2021-2023

Timeline

Line Cook

Rouge River Tavern
05.2024 - Current

Tool Die Apprentice

RamDie Corporation
12.2023 - 08.2024

Prep Crew Member

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
06.2022 - 12.2022

Lifeguard

City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation
06.2021 - 08.2022

High School -

C.A. Frost Environmental Science Academy