Latron Pauling Jr
West Columbia,South Carolina
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Zaxbys
Columbia, SC
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Education
Bachelor's in Finance - Finance
Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA05-2027
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Calm Under Pressure
- Dependable and Responsible
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Task Prioritization
- Basic Math
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Food handling
- Sanitation
- Food presentation
- Heavy Lifting
Affiliations
- 3 sport athlete in highschool
- 1 sport college athlete
Accomplishments
- Graduated with honors with distinction in highschool
Certification
- drivers license
Timeline
Cook
Zaxbys
04.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor's in Finance - Finance
Cornell College