LEE WALKER
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Outgoing individual offering extensive knowledge of hospitality etiquette, food preparation and superior customer service.
Kitchen professional with experience in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in fast-paced environments. Known for consistent performance and supporting kitchen operations effectively. Reliable team member with focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring smooth kitchen workflow.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher/Prep
Flour Moon Bagel
New Orleans, LA
09.2022 - Current
- Operated dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Efficiently organized and managed dishware, utensils, and kitchen tools for seamless operations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely availability of clean dishes during peak hours.
- Implemented best practices for waste disposal, contributing to a more sustainable kitchen environment.
Cook
Compass
Charlotte, NC
08.2016 - Current
- Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food. Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads. Consistently tasted, smelled and observed all dishes to ensure they were visually appealing and prepared correctly. Correctly operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers. Diligently enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent the spoiling or contamination of foods.
Dishwasher/Farmer
Langlois Culinary Crossroads
New Orleans, LA
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Diligently cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, food bins, dry storage racks and chemical storage room. Cleaned dishes with detergent and rinsing and sanitizing chemicals in the 3-compartment sink. Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including the dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor. Hand-washed dishes and glassware thoroughly. Quickly and thoroughly swept and mopped floors, removed trash and cleaned and stocked restrooms.
Prep Cook
Willa Jean
New Orleans, LA
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Stocked deliveries in a timely and safe manner. Checked in deliveries and signed off on products received. Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products. Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads. Correctly operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Compass
New Orleans, LA
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads. Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays. Hand-washed dishes and glassware thoroughly. Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including the dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor. Cleaned dishes with detergent and rinsing and sanitizing chemicals in the 3-compartment sink.
Dietary Aide
Lafon Nursing Facility
New Orleans, LA
12.2011 - 05.2013
- Wash dishes, help load food cart for residents help serve food in the dining area, perform general cleaning in the kitchen.
- Checked in deliveries and signed off on products received. Guided guests through the dining rooms and provided needed assistance. Welcomed and acknowledge all guests in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Quickly and thoroughly swept and mopped floors, removed trash and cleaned and stocked restrooms.
Steward
The Service Companies
09.2011 - 11.2011
- Wash dishes clean pots and pans perform general cleaning help the chef throughout the kitchen area.
- Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
- Quickly and thoroughly swept and mopped floors, removed trash and cleaned and stocked restrooms.
- Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including the dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
Doorman/Security Guard
The Habitat Company
07.2009 - 05.2011
- Answered department telephone calls within [] rings, using correct salutations and telephone etiquette.
- Greeted all guests in a courteous and professional manner.
- Answered alarms and investigated disturbances.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies, bomb threats and fire alarms.
- Reported all incidents, accidents and medical emergencies to law enforcement.
- Patrolled the facility and served as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and rule infractions.
- Checked passes and credentials of persons seeking to enter the property.
- Continuously monitored security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.
Education
Coursework in Office in Office Computer - Automotive Studies
Truman College
Chicago, ICertificate in Office Computer - Business Computer
Gretna Career College
Gretna, LA, USA11-2000
Skills
- Cooking, cleaning equipment, law enforcement, medical emergencies, Office, Works, cameras, telephone, telephone etiquette
- Food packaging and preparation
Timeline
Dishwasher/Prep
Flour Moon Bagel
09.2022 - Current
Cook
Compass
08.2016 - Current
Prep Cook
Willa Jean
07.2015 - 04.2016
Dishwasher/Farmer
Langlois Culinary Crossroads
01.2014 - 10.2016
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Compass
08.2013 - 05.2015
Dietary Aide
Lafon Nursing Facility
12.2011 - 05.2013
Steward
The Service Companies
09.2011 - 11.2011
Doorman/Security Guard
The Habitat Company
07.2009 - 05.2011
Certificate in Office Computer - Business Computer
Gretna Career College
Coursework in Office in Office Computer - Automotive Studies
Truman College