Kevin Grant
Oakland,California
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in food preparation and safe handling, seeking to leverage leadership and time management skills in a new culinary role. Proven ability to adapt quickly and maintain high standards in dynamic environments. Eager to contribute to a team dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Hardworking culinary professional with practical approach to catering. Delivers consistently high-quality dishes, ensuring client satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and efficient kitchen management. Willing to work Overtime and show up and do my best. Hardworking and methodical, bringing strong abilities in lifting, transporting, and assembling heavy furniture with utmost care. Highly skilled in using moving equipment and tools, ensuring safe and efficient relocation of items. Strong focus on minimizing errors and maintaining order throughout moving process. Seeking to contribute skills and knowledge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CATERING CHEF
Personal buisness
Oakland, USA
07.2023 - Current
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected changes or challenges during catering events without compromising service quality.
- Exhibited strong leadership qualities by inspiring team members to achieve their best results.
- Managed inventory of ingredients, ensuring freshness and quality of all produce used in cooking.
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen at all times including countertops, equipment, floors, walls.
- Developed and maintained a high standard of food safety and hygiene procedures in the kitchen.
- Demonstrated an exceptional ability to multi-task by preparing multiple dishes simultaneously.
- Employed excellent time management skills when preparing meals under tight deadlines.
- Created cost effective meal plans that met customer needs while staying within budget constraints.
Handyman Helper
The Gunderman group
Oakland, California
05.2022 - Current
- Organized tools and materials for efficient project execution.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify repair needs in properties.
- Utilized hand and power tools safely for various tasks.
- Operated power tools such as drills and saws safely while completing projects.
- Assisted handyman with a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and appliance installation.
- Repaired damaged drywall or plasterboard surfaces prior to painting.
- Performed minor landscaping duties such as mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, raking leaves.
- Utilized ladders safely while performing tasks at heights above ground level.
- Performed routine maintenance activities such as changing light bulbs or replacing faucets.
- Assembled furniture according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Unloaded delivery trucks of building materials at job sites.
- Repainted walls, removing old paint, or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
- Reconditioned and renovated damaged furniture and ordered new pieces if needed.
- Responded quickly to service calls, including replacing filters, smoke alarms and locks to ensure safety and well being of tenants.
HOME STAGING ASSISTANT
STONEWALL STAGING AND DESIGN
Oakland, USA
05.2021 - Current
- Provided assistance to clients looking for ideas on how to best style their properties for sale.
- Worked collaboratively with other members of the design team to ensure successful completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Designed interior vignettes with a focus on maximizing visual appeal.
- Managed inventory of supplies and materials used in staging homes.
- Ensured cleanliness of work sites before leaving them after each shift.
- Performed light carpentry tasks such as hanging artwork or assembling furniture.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, such as hammers, saws, drills, wrenches, and sanders.
- Consistently followed instructions given by supervisors regarding job duties.
- Accurately measured materials for projects using tape measures and levels.
Stocker
Costco
Pleasanton, California
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to maintain organized displays.
- Ensured product availability by replenishing inventory throughout the day.
- Collaborated with team members to rotate stock for freshness.
- Assisted customers in locating products and answering inquiries.
- Used pallet jacks and forklifts to move heavy items efficiently.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Maintained a neat, clean and orderly warehouse environment at all times.
- Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Gateway to college Laney college
Oakland05.2025
Skills
- Cleaning practices
- Kitchen organization
- Safe food handling
- Food preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Event coordination
- Budget management
- Time management
- Quality control
Certification
Driver License
Languages
Spanish, Intermediate
Timeline
Stocker
Costco
12.2025 - 03.2026
CATERING CHEF
Personal buisness
07.2023 - Current
Handyman Helper
The Gunderman group
05.2022 - Current
HOME STAGING ASSISTANT
STONEWALL STAGING AND DESIGN
05.2021 - Current
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Gateway to college Laney college