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Kenneth Porter, Jr.

Charleston,SC

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more than 6 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven leadership skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Cracker Barrell
07.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

Security Guard

Templar Security Services
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.

Chef

Toast
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.

Depalletizer Operator

Mcall Farms
05.2017 - 10.2018
  • Operated pallet jack to pull orders out of storage areas.
  • Loaded products onto pallet.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspaces to uphold safety standards.
  • Transferred loaded pallets onto delivery or storage areas.

CNC Machine Operator

Cummins
02.2005 - 01.2006
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
  • Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
  • Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.

Education

GED -

West Ashley High School
Charleston, SC
04.2008

Skills

  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Company Safety Standards
  • Waste Control
  • Control of Expenses
  • Menu Planning
  • Order Delivery Practices
  • Food Preparation Techniques
  • Food Storage
  • Baking and Broiling Skills
  • Made-to-Order Meals
  • Food Plating and Presentation

Timeline

Chef

Cracker Barrell
07.2023 - Current

Security Guard

Templar Security Services
01.2021 - 07.2023

Chef

Toast
11.2018 - 03.2020

Depalletizer Operator

Mcall Farms
05.2017 - 10.2018

CNC Machine Operator

Cummins
02.2005 - 01.2006

GED -

West Ashley High School

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