Kenneth Lester Jr.
Jasper,FL
Summary
Hardworking food production professional adept at handling, preparing, and vacuum sealing meat products. Well-organized multitasker with good communication and teamwork abilities. Bringing two years of experience in the field.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Deboner
Pilgrim's Pride Distribution Service
Live Oak, FL
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Cut product into correct sizes and arranged in trays for packaging.
- Removed bones chicken meat.
- Used vacuum packing equipment to seal final cuts for shipping.
- Operated grinding machines to prepare special items like sausages.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environments to maximize food safety.
- Analyzed meat temperatures for safety and quality and monitored heat conditions for stability.
- Decreased meat waste by 100% through effective and accurate storage.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties by applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment
Lawn Care Worker
Kenneth Lester Sr's Family Lawn Service
Valdosta, GA
04.2012 - 04.2022
- Maintained various types of flower beds by removing spent flowers, pulling weeds, and edging.
- Evaluated status of lawn conditions and met directly with customers to create lawn care programs specific to needs and preferences.
- Spread and applied mulch around flower beds to retain moisture in the soil and suppress weeds.
- Recommended tips for homeowners to help maintain yards and lawns such as proper mowing techniques, repairing bare spots on lawns, and choosing correct seeds and fertilizers.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain a uniform appearance.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Operated landscaping equipment with a focus on safety and machine longevity.
Fry Cook
Big Nick's Soul Food Restaurant
Valdosta, GA
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Cleaned and maintained fryers and grills to keep appliances in working condition.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
- Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on the surface to fry or grill.
- Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in the refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in the refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to the kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions to properly prepare and cook food.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent cross-contamination and spoilage.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lowndes High School
Valdosta, GA06.2005
Skills
- Knife Use
- Deboning Meat
- Inventory Management
- Reading Comprehension
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Duty Assignments
- Equipment Sanitation
- Cleanliness Standards
- Equipment Inspection
- Quality Assurance Checks
Timeline
Deboner
Pilgrim's Pride Distribution Service
01.2020 - 04.2022
Fry Cook
Big Nick's Soul Food Restaurant
04.2018 - 01.2020
Lawn Care Worker
Kenneth Lester Sr's Family Lawn Service
04.2012 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Lowndes High School
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