Kevin Decker
Lansdale,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Ability to handle many projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Looking to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and wanting to help make a positive impact on the business & the individuals around me.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Worker (Part-Time)
Miller's Ale House
10.2023 - Current
- Cooked specific quantity of food items based on projection and menu items.
- Evaluated food for quality, quantity and temperature to determine proper preparation and portioning.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
Lunch Truck Driver (Part-Time)
Deck’s Quik Lunch LLC
01.2018 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- A scheduled route consisting of serving food to many businesses in the Trenton, Princeton and Ewing New Jersey area.
- Planned daily menus and prepped food for service.
- Greeted customers, answered menu questions, handled money transactions & stay on schedule to ensure the customers enjoy their break/lunchtimes
NRO Culinary Trainer
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
11.2016 - 08.2023
- Consisted of traveling around the North and East coasts to open new restaurants, support low staff, refining standards at restaurants not following company protocols and assist in training a newly hired staffed restaurant.
- Taught basic cooking skills & safety protocols during both one-on-one and group sessions.
- Supervised employees in the kitchen to maintain safety, teach & ensure the quality of our food is at its highest potential. Being cooked to proper temps, handled safely and presented correctly. In all, holding a high standard.
- A company ambassador. Encouraging new hires/employees to bring in a positive attitude, moving forward with the brand and the opportunity that can be presented when putting in the effort.
Server Assistant, Line Cook, Prep Cook
Red Lobster
06.2013 - 07.2016
- Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
- Maintained clean, safe and organized work environment to safeguard servers and customers.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying/grilling purposes.
- Cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes & specs.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Economics
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA01.2019
North Penn Senior High School
Lansdale, PA06.2014
Skills
- High-Volume Environments
- Daily Facility Operations
- Equipment Sanitation
- Food Allergies
- Quality Assurance
- Culinary Training
- Route Management
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Safety Standards
- Personnel Engagement
Timeline
Culinary Worker (Part-Time)
Miller's Ale House
10.2023 - Current
Lunch Truck Driver (Part-Time)
Deck’s Quik Lunch LLC
01.2018 - Current
NRO Culinary Trainer
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
11.2016 - 08.2023
Server Assistant, Line Cook, Prep Cook
Red Lobster
06.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor Of Arts - Economics
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
North Penn Senior High School