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Lawrence Schaffer

millville

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Woodbine Development Center, excelling in food safety and quality. Proven ability in training new staff and fostering teamwork, while demonstrating strong knife skills and allergen awareness. Recognized for consistently exceeding performance expectations and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Woodbine development center

Sr Food Hander

Woodbine Development Center
08.2014 - Current
  • Adhered to food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with health standards.
  • Prepared and assembled food items efficiently, maintaining high quality and presentation.
  • Supported team members in daily operations, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Monitored stock levels, assisting with inventory management and restocking supplies as needed.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
  • Assisted in training new staff on proper food handling techniques and safety practices.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely reordering of supplies.
  • Supported kitchen staff in daily operations, including prep work, cooking, and dishwashing as needed to ensure seamless service.
  • Set up kitchen every morning by turning on equipment, cutting ingredients and stocking workstations.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Continuously met or exceeded performance expectations, contributing to the overall success of the business.
  • Inspected equipment, refrigerators, and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
  • Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
  • Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.

Education

Millville Sr High School
Millville, NJ
06.2014

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Knife skills
  • Grilling
  • Contamination prevention
  • Portion control
  • Allergen awareness
  • New hire training
  • Pastry making
  • Team collaboration
  • adapt faster to changing circumstances
  • Communication skills

Timeline

Sr Food Hander

Woodbine Development Center
08.2014 - Current

Cook

Woodbine development center

Millville Sr High School
Lawrence Schaffer