Lashawn Primes
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Driven and diligent kitchen professional with extensive experience in high-volume dining environments, including roles at Sonic. Excelled in inventory oversight and team collaboration, significantly enhancing kitchen efficiency and compliance with health codes. Demonstrated expertise in food safety measures and a dedicated work ethic, ensuring top-notch food quality and safety standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Kitchen Staff Member
Sonic
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Monitored inventory deliveries to minimize product losses and prep for service.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
Crew Member
McDonald's
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
Education
Lincoln Northwest High School
Lincoln, NE05.2024
Skills
- Portion Control
- Organization and Planning
- Allergy awareness
- Workstation Maintenance
- Inventory Oversight
- Kitchen Organization
- Supply Restocking
- Ingredient Preparation
- Sauce preparation
- Cooking
- Food Quality Standards
- Basic Recordkeeping
- Pantry restocking
- Food Preparation
- Stock Rotation
- Surface cleaning
- Cooking techniques
- Positive Attitude
- Food safety measures
- Fire Prevention and Safety
- Trash Collection
- Sanitation Procedures
- Trash Removal and Recycling
- Dishwashing
- Food Delivery
- Health Code Compliance
- Food Plating and Garnishment
- Kitchen Operations
- Commercial Dishwashers
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Cleaning proficiency
- Food Storage
- Verbal and written communication
- Knife Skills
- Food safety understanding
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Menu Planning
- Kitchen Cleaning and Maintenance
- Trash removal
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Chopping vegetables
- Equipment Cleaning
- Food presentation
- High-volume dining
- Sanitation and Sterilization Procedures
- Heavy Lifting
- Team Collaboration
- Food safety knowledge
- Waste Reduction
- Temperature Monitoring
- Punctual and Reliable
- Continuous Improvement
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Order Accuracy
- Stock management
Timeline
Crew Kitchen Staff Member
Sonic
10.2023 - Current
Crew Member
McDonald's
06.2020 - 10.2020
Lincoln Northwest High School
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