Kendarras Pigott
Covington,LA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, experienced in optimizing kitchen efficiency at Outback Steakhouse. Proven ability in cleaning and sanitizing, ensuring a safe environment. Skilled in time management and safety awareness, contributing to a well-organized workspace and enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
Experienced with maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene. Utilizes efficient dishwashing techniques to support kitchen operations. Knowledge of health and safety regulations, ensuring compliance and clean environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher
Outback Steakhouse
Covington,La
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
Donation Attendant
Goodwill
Covington La
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Sorted and performed quality control measures of donated items.
- Maintained organized and clean worksite.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of transport trucks.
- Prepared shipments of items for transport to alternate locations.
- Sorted and categorized donated items to facilitate efficient processing and distribution to appropriate departments.
- Collaborated with team members to manage high-volume donation periods, maintaining order and efficiency.
- Assisted donors with unloading items, ensuring proper handling of delicate or valuable donations.
- Implemented inventory management techniques to optimize storage space utilization for incoming donations.
- Maintained a clean and organized donation area to ensure safety and ease of access for donors.
Paper Machine Operator
International Paper
Bogalusa, LA
10.2018 - 09.2022
- Optimized resource utilization by accurately calculating raw material needs based on production schedules and inventory levels.
- Trained new hires on proper operation procedures and safety guidelines, ensuring a skilled workforce capable of meeting production goals consistently over time.
- Collaborated with maintenance team to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing production delays.
- Reduced downtime by performing routine maintenance on paper machine components and systems.
- Maximized the efficiency of papermaking processes through continuous improvement initiatives and best practices implementation.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following stringent safety protocols and participating in safety training sessions regularly.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Forklift Operator
Hood Industries
Bogalusa, LA
05.2012 - 10.2018
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Education
Welding
Varnado High School
Varnado,La05-2009
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Dishwasher operation
- Safety awareness
- Customer service excellence
Timeline
Dishwasher
Outback Steakhouse
04.2024 - 01.2025
Donation Attendant
Goodwill
04.2023 - 06.2024
Paper Machine Operator
International Paper
10.2018 - 09.2022
Forklift Operator
Hood Industries
05.2012 - 10.2018
Welding
Varnado High School