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Kevin Thomas
Marshalltown,IA
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Summary
Detail-oriented line cook skilled in food preparation, cooking techniques, and food safety compliance. Committed to maintaining a hygienic kitchen and ensuring timely service for high customer satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Marshalltown, Iowa
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Prepared ingredients and menu items according to restaurant standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace throughout shifts.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal preparation.
- Assisted in plating and presenting dishes for customer service.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure quality.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
Floor supervisor
Osage river city egg
Osage, IA
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Met with management to discuss work plans and develop enhancements and strategies to achieve operational objectives.
- Coordinated daily floor restocks and merchandise resets to drive sales and product promotion.
- Delegated tasks to employees to enhance productivity and workflow.
- Held team meetings to gain feedback, provide updates and set policies.
Laborer
North Iowa Redemption Center
Mason City, Iowa
06.2009 - 10.2016
- Sorted recyclable materials to ensure proper processing and waste diversion.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area to promote safety and operational efficiency.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling various types of recyclable materials.
- Identified, sorted, and separated recyclable materials such as plastic, paper, metal, glass, and cardboard.
Paint prep and painter
Stellar Truck & Trailer
Garner, Ia
04.2006 - 11.2007
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes, and joints.
Rail man loader
Decoster eggs
Dows, Ia
03.2003 - 09.2007
- Operated power jacks and forklifts to maneuver products onto load trailers and trucks.
- Lifted and slid packages weighing up to [Number] pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.
- Checked accuracy of product packaging and labeling, rectifying any issues.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow.
- Followed all safety and security protocols to minimize risk of injury.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets quickly and safely, managing work load priorities.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Education
Grinnell High School
Grinnell, IASkills
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Menu item presentation
- Supply restocking
- Time management
Timeline
Line Cook
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
11.2021 - 11.2022
Floor supervisor
Osage river city egg
04.2018 - 12.2019
Laborer
North Iowa Redemption Center
06.2009 - 10.2016
Paint prep and painter
Stellar Truck & Trailer
04.2006 - 11.2007
Rail man loader
Decoster eggs
03.2003 - 09.2007
Grinnell High School