Leif Collier
Vinita,OK
Summary
Dedicated kitchen aide with expertise in food preparation and sanitation. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and service, ensuring efficient kitchen operations during peak hours.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Aide
Heartsworth Center
Vinita, OK
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared ingredients for meal assembly according to safety and hygiene standards.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating meals for residents in a timely manner.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas throughout shifts.
- Organized storage areas for food supplies to ensure efficient access and inventory management.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes during busy hours.
- Managed dishwashing duties to ensure a continuous supply of clean utensils and cookware.
- Monitored food freshness and reported any spoilage or inventory shortages to supervisors.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing complaints in a timely manner.
- Disposed of trash in a timely manner following established procedures.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heaters to ensure proper functioning.
- Provided assistance to other kitchen staff members during peak hours.
- Notified management when supplies ran low so they could be replenished in time.
- Reported any maintenance issues regarding kitchen equipment immediately to supervisor.
- Inspected workstations prior to beginning shifts for cleanliness and orderliness.
Automotive Sales Representative
Atwoods Ranch & Home
Vinita, OK
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a welcoming showroom environment.
- Managed customer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Built relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Explained options and add-ons to increase customer knowledge and enhance profits per sale.
- Asked prospective customers open-ended questions to identify needs and desires for next auto purchase.
Cashier, Cart-Pusher, Asset Protection
Walmart
Vinita, OK
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at the point of sale.
- Managed cash register and maintained accurate cash drawers.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and store navigation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in checkout area.
- Promoted store loyalty programs to enhance customer engagement.
- Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Fry Cook
WOODSHED
Vinita, Ok
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes and safety guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including fryers and grills, ensuring proper usage and maintenance.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and kitchen areas throughout shift.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order completion during peak hours.
- Monitored food temperatures to guarantee freshness and quality standards were met.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies as needed during shifts.
- Followed sanitation protocols to uphold health department regulations consistently.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff regarding order specifics and timing.
- Operated deep fryers safely while cooking food items as per customer requests.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Stocked and restocked food items on the line.
- Adhered to company policies regarding proper food storage, labeling and rotation of stock.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Trained new employees on fryer operation techniques.
- Inspected fryers regularly to ensure optimal performance and temperature levels.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Prepared menu items such as french fries, onion rings, fish, chicken and other deep fried foods.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to complete orders quickly.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on fryers including oil level monitoring.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Utilized appropriate tools such as tongs or spatulas when retrieving or transferring hot foods from fryer baskets to plates.
- Wiped down counters with sanitizing spray to avoid contamination and foodborne illnesses.
Education
Associate of Science - Graphics Design And Desktop Publishing
Northeast Technology Center Afton
Afton 05-2017
High School Diploma -
Vinita High School
Vinita05-2016
Skills
- Preparation techniques
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Ingredient portioning
- Inventory management
- Food service operations
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Order fulfillment
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Customer service
- Ingredient knowledge
- Ingredient preparation
- Knife handling skills
- Food presentation
- Food preparation expertise
- Kitchen station organization
- Kitchen equipment expertise
- Food safety regulations
- Food storage protocol
- Portion control
- Chef support
- Chef assistance
- Safe food handling
- Inventory monitoring
- Reliability and punctuality
- Allergen awareness
- Food storage safety
- Cooking techniques
Timeline
Kitchen Aide
Heartsworth Center
09.2023 - Current
Automotive Sales Representative
Atwoods Ranch & Home
05.2023 - 09.2023
Cashier, Cart-Pusher, Asset Protection
Walmart
11.2021 - 06.2023
Fry Cook
WOODSHED
06.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Graphics Design And Desktop Publishing
Northeast Technology Center Afton
High School Diploma -
Vinita High School