Leif Thomas
Dennys Restaurant
Lakewood,WA
6
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, experienced at Dennys Restaurant. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and maintain high safety standards. Skilled in cleaning and sanitizing, with a focus on performance improvement and effective communication to support team success in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Dishwasher/cook
8 Months- Cleaned dishes, utensils, and cookware to maintain steady kitchen operations.
- Sanitized work areas, equipment, and food-contact surfaces to support health standards.
- Sorted and organized clean dishware for efficient kitchen restocking.
- Emptied trash and recycling containers to keep back-of-house areas orderly.
- Assisted kitchen staff with bussing, breakdown, and cleanup during busy shifts.
- Followed food safety procedures while handling dirty and clean ware.
- Maintained consistent pace to support fast turnaround in high-volume restaurant environment.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
Team Leader
5 Months- Supervised daily store operations, ensuring smooth customer service and shift coverage.
- Trained new associates on register procedures, stocking standards, and safety practices.
- Monitored cash handling, balancing drawers and resolving register discrepancies.
- Coordinated inventory checks, restocking merchandise, and maintaining product availability.
- Enforced cleanliness standards across sales floor, cooler, and fuel station areas.
- Scheduled tasks and delegated responsibilities to support efficient team workflow.
- Verified opening and closing procedures, securing store assets and equipment.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
Stock Room Associate
6 Months- Unloaded incoming shipments and stocked merchandise according to Kroger inventory and safety procedures.
- Organized backroom supplies to maintain clear, accessible stock room workflow.
- Rotated products using FIFO methods to support freshness and reduce spoilage.
- Scanned inventory with handheld devices to verify counts and replenish store shelves.
- Maintained accurate stock records by checking deliveries against packing slips and order lists.
- Assisted team members with locating, sorting, and staging merchandise for sales floor restocking.
- Followed warehouse safety standards while handling boxes, pallets, and stocking equipment.
- Assisted with inventory receiving process, inspecting incoming deliveries for accuracy, quality control issues, or signs of tampering before entering them into the system.
- Contributed to increased sales by promptly restocking shelves with high-demand items during peak shopping hours.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Enhanced stock room efficiency by implementing a streamlined inventory management system.
- Prepared pallets for shipment or use by sales floor employees.
- Minimized product damages during transit by properly packing fragile items using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam inserts.
Loss Prevention Officer
7 Months- Monitored sales floor for suspicious activity and coordinated discreet responses to potential theft incidents.
- Documented loss prevention observations, incident reports, and store safety concerns with accuracy.
- Conducted surveillance of fitting rooms, entrances, and high-risk merchandise areas.
- Collaborated with store leadership to enforce merchandise protection and shrink reduction procedures.
- Reviewed security footage to support investigations and identify recurring theft patterns.
- Inspected alarm systems, EAS tags, and exit controls to maintain store security.
- Completed incident reports and activity logs for accurate, current records.
- Investigated and documented thefts and suspicious activity to improve issue prevention.
- Trained personnel on security best practices, protocols and procedures.
Education
No Degree - Ged
Skills
Strong work ethic
Cleaning and sanitizing
Attention to detail
Time management
Heavy lifting
Safety awareness
Stress tolerance
Interactive communication skills
Performance improvement
Timeline
Dishwasher/cook
Dennys Restaurant
01.2026 - 09.2026Read More
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