Kevin Hawkins
houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with experience at Preferred Meals Inc., excelling in cooking procedures and maintaining high sanitation standards. Known for a friendly demeanor and exceptional menu memorization, I consistently create welcoming dining environments while ensuring compliance with health codes. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through quality meal preparation. Diligent professional offering food handling experience and focus on quality service. Skilled in managing ingredient preparation and kitchen organization. Dedicated to providing exceptional, consistent service to customers. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Preferred Meals Inc.
Sugar Land, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Washed, peeled and seeded fruits and vegetables.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
Food Service Worker
Aviands Catering
Katy, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
Food Service Worker
Sla Management
Katy, TX
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Assisted with inventory management and restocking supplies as needed.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
- Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations.
Pricer
Goodwill Industries Of Houston
Pearland, TX
10.2014 - 12.2021
- Analyzed historical data, secondary market sales and industry trends to produce competitive pricing for [Type] products.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create promotional campaigns that drove revenue growth through targeted pricing strategies.
- Developed a database of product costs, labor costs, overhead expenses, markups, discounts, taxes and shipping charges used in calculating selling prices.
- Implemented pricing systems, processes, and guidelines to attain sales goals.
- Created cost formats and structures for products.
- Handled bidding processes by coordinating materials, analyzing proposals and managing implementations for awarded contracts.
- Worked closely with sales teams to assess profit margins and adjust items and categories.
Education
High School Diploma -
Barbara Jordan Career Center High
5800 Eastex Fwy Houston Texas 7702601.1989
Skills
- Cooking Procedures
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Menu Memorization
- Food safety
- Meal preparation
- Team collaboration
- Hot table management
- ServSafe
- Food allergy awareness
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Food Service Worker
Preferred Meals Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Food Service Worker
Aviands Catering
04.2022 - Current
Food Service Worker
Sla Management
04.2022 - 03.2024
Pricer
Goodwill Industries Of Houston
10.2014 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Barbara Jordan Career Center High
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