Leroy Ferguson
Paducah,KY
Summary
Versatile hands-on professional with skills in food preparation, food safety, sanitation, MIG welding, fabrication, and machine operation. Supports organized kitchens and production settings by following procedures, handling equipment safely, and completing assigned work with attention to quality and detail.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Dipping dots
Paducah, KY
06.2006 - Current
- Operated Dippin’ Dots production machinery for frozen bead manufacturing.
- Monitored hopper levels and adjusted machine settings during production runs.
- Inspected product consistency for Dippin’ Dots quality standards.
- Operated various machinery to optimize production processes.
Cook
Artisan Kitchens LLC
Paducah, KY
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Coordinated catering kitchen operations, preparing diverse dishes for various events.
- Supported daily kitchen operations, optimizing workflow and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Created and packaged take-home meals, enhancing convenience and accessibility for customers.
- Baked desserts and cookies, following recipes to ensure consistency.
Cook
THE PARKVIEW RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Paducah, KY
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Prepared menu and cooked meals for 200+ residents, ensuring dietary needs and preferences were met.
- Prepared artisan dishes for production kitchen service and catering orders.
- Chopped, seasoned, and cooked ingredients using standard kitchen equipment.
- Followed food safety rules for sanitation, storage, and handling.
- Evaluated inventory levels and controlled stock supplies to maintain consistent meal service quality.
COOK
Parkview Nursing Home
Paducah, KY
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Prepared nutritious meals adhering to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction.
- Implemented efficient cooking methods to optimize meal preparation time.
- Implemented portion control and storage techniques, minimizing food waste and enhancing kitchen sustainability.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients and resident feedback.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to uphold food safety and health compliance standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to meet health standards.
- Developed training program for new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
COOK
Thia at US
Paducah, KY
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
- Implemented efficient food prep processes that reduced waste and improved meal service times.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to uphold safety standards and ensure quality in food preparation.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for supplies to ensure consistent stock availability.
Cook/Prep
thai at us
Paducah, KY
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared Thai curries, stir-fries, soups, and noodle dishes for restaurant service.
- Chopped vegetables, herbs, and proteins for daily Thai kitchen prep.
- Monitored grill, wok, and fryer stations during busy meal periods.
- Prepared ingredients for meal preparation and maintained cleanliness in the kitchen to promote food safety.
MACHINE OPERATOR
HB Fuller
Paducah, KY
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated and maintained machinery, ensuring performance standards and compliance with safety regulations.
- Monitored production processes, identifying and resolving issues to reduce downtime and maintain workflow.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
- Trained new employees on machine operation protocols and safety procedures, improving overall team readiness.
Machine Operator
H.B. Fuller ( wise staffing temp.)
Paducah, KY
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated freezing and packaging equipment for Dippin' Dots production lines.
- Monitored mix flow and machine settings during frozen bead production.
- Loaded ingredients into processing equipment following Dippin' Dots procedures.
- . Operate a box erector,sealer and box filler.
- . Operated forklift to efficiently transport materials within warehouse, ensuring timely availability for production.
Clinical engineer
SBM
Paducah, KY
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Inspected patient monitors, infusion pumps, and defibrillators for safety.
- Performed preventive maintenance on clinical devices and support systems.
- Maintained biomedical equipment across SBM healthcare facilities.
- Cleaned and troubleshot G.E. equipment to ensure operational reliability in hospital setting.
Cook
Shandies
Paducah, KY
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Prepared high-quality meals in fast-paced kitchen environment to meet customer demand.
- Prepared menu items following Artisan Kitchens recipes and kitchen standards.
- Operated grills, ovens, and stovetops for daily meal production.
- Seasoned and plated dishes with consistent presentation and quality.
Cook
Flamingo Row
Paducah, KY
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Prepared scratch-made dishes for Artisan Kitchens' made-to-order service.
- Managed prep lists and ingredient readiness for busy kitchen shifts.
- Operated grill, sauté, and oven stations during service.
- Prepared meals in high-volume kitchen, ensuring timely service. Prepared ingredients and maintained cleanliness of kitchen areas to support smooth operations.
Cook
IHOP
Paducah, KY
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Grilled foods in a fast-paced kitchen environment, maintained quality and consistency during high-volume service.
- Operated grills, ovens, and stovetops during busy service periods.
- Managed ingredient prep for rotating menu items and seasonal specials.
- Prepared daily meals for Artisan Kitchens LLC kitchen service standards.
Kitchen Supervisor
TRINITY SERVICES
Nashville, TN
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Supervised kitchen operations for Trinity Services residential meal programs.
- Trained staff on food safety, sanitation, and proper kitchen procedures.
- Coordinated meal preparation for special diets and service schedules.
- Oversaw inmate training in kitchen tool handling, recipe preparation, sanitation practices, and life skills development.
Crew Member
Burger King
Paducah, KY
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Served guests at Burger King front counter and drive-thru with friendly service.
- Prepared Burger King menu items following food safety and quality standards.
- Operated cash register and handled customer payments accurately.
- Prepared diverse sandwiches and menu items to meet customer preferences. Cleaned and sanitized kitchen machines, maintaining high hygiene standards. and troubleshot kitchen machines.
GRILL OPERATOR
WAFFLE HOUSE
Calvert City, KY
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Cooked made-to-order breakfast items on WAFFLE HOUSE grill station.
- Managed grill temperatures and timing for fast-paced WAFFLE HOUSE service.
- Prepared eggs, bacon, sausage, and hashbrowns using restaurant cooking procedures.
- Prepared high-quality meals efficiently in fast-paced kitchen.
cook
Country Club of Paducah
Paducah, KY
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Prepared grilled items for customer orders in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Prepared dishes to meet standards set by Executive Chef.
- Developed new dishes in collaboration with Executive Chef.
- Coordinated tasks to optimize kitchen operations.
Customer Service Representative
TeleTech
Paducah, KY
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Engaged customers in their health care decisions
- Answered customer inquiries regarding health care options
- Outlined daily tasks to ensure efficient service delivery
fiber glass worker
trinity marine
Paducah, KY
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Finished and inspected fiberglass tops for barges, verifying quality and durability standards.
- Conducted thorough inspections of materials to ensure quality before assembly. for quality before assembly and installation work.
- Operated marine shop tools for hull and deck fabrication at Trinity Marine.
- Aligned parts for welding, fitting, and repair on marine structures.
CREW WORKER
MCDONALD'S SOUTHSIDE
Paducah, KY
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Prepared burgers, fries, and sandwiches at Southside McDonald’s kitchen stations.
- Supported drive-thru service with fast, accurate order assembly.
- Took customer orders and handled cashier transactions at front counter.
- Prepared meals while ensuring cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas to uphold health standards.
WELDER APPRENTICE, ARC
Quality Service
Freeport, Bahamas
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Welded metal components using stick, MIG, and flux-cored arc processes; activated torches, struck arcs, checked for defects, laid out parts, heated metal parts, determined required equipment, and fused segments with hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment while inspecting grooves, angles, and gap allowances. Contributed to the first international welding project shipped outside of the Bahamas, focusing on oil and gas manifold.
- Used welding processes including: Stick welding and MIG and flux core. Cut welding with torch and plasma cutter.
- Inspected joints for proper alignment before welding and finishing.
- Operated welding tools and grinders under Quality Service safety procedures.
- Assisted welders with fit-up, clamping, and preparation for Quality Service projects.
PIPE FITTER TRAINEE
QUALITY SERVICE LTD
Freeport, Bahamas
06.2013 - 01.2014
- WELD COMPONENTS IN FLAT, VERTICAL, OR OVERHEAD POSITIONS.
- CLAMP, HOLD, TACK-WELD, HEAT-BEND, GRIND OR BOLT COMPONENT PARTS TO OBTAIN REQUIRED CONFIGURATIONS AND POSITIONS FOR WELDING.
- Analyzed engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout and assembly for efficient welding operations.
- OPERATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND USE SAFE WORK HABITS.
- Repaired products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts with cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools to restore functionality.
- Identified and resolved unexpected issues in warehouse operations to ensure smooth supply flow.
- Operated heavy equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes, to streamline material handling and transport.
- Performed painting and routine maintenance tasks to uphold building aesthetics and functionality.
OFFICE ASSISTANT
PINE YARD STEEL
Freeport, Bahamas
11.2012 - 01.2013
- OPERATE OFFICE MACHINES, SUCH AS PHOTOCOPIERS AND SCANNERS, FACSIMILE MACHINES, VOICE MAIL SYSTEMS, AND PERSONAL COMPUTERS.
- ANSWER TELEPHONES, DIRECT CALLS, AND TAKE MESSAGES.
- Maintained and updated filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems to ensure accurate and accessible information.
- Communicated with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, provide information, take orders, and resolve complaints effectively.
- COMPUTE, RECORD, AND PROOFREAD DATA AND OTHER INFORMATION, SUCH AS RECORDS OR REPORTS.
- TYPE, FORMAT, PROOFREAD, AND EDIT CORRESPONDENCE AND OTHER DOCUMENTS, FROM NOTES OR DICTATING MACHINES, USING COMPUTERS OR TYPEWRITERS.
- REVIEW FILES, RECORDS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS TO OBTAIN INFORMATION TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS.
- INVENTORY AND ORDER MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES.
- TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS INVOLVING OFFICE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE.
- COLLECT, COUNT, AND DISBURSE MONEY, DO BASIC BOOKKEEPING, AND COMPLETE BANKING TRANSACTIONS.
- COMPLETE AND MAIL BILLS, CONTRACTS, POLICIES, INVOICES, OR CHECKS.
- PROCESS AND PREPARE DOCUMENTS, SUCH AS BUSINESS OR GOVERNMENT FORMS AND EXPENSE REPORTS.
- MAKE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS FOR OFFICE PERSONNEL.
- Educated staff members on work activities, including the use of computer applications.
- Count, weigh, measure, and organize materials for efficient storage.
- MOTHERWELL BRIDGE, FREEPORT GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS
OFFICE ASSISTANT & WELDER
Pine Yard Steel
Freeport, Bahamas
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Applied mma and oxy acetylene welding processes to join metal components. Ignited welding torches to initiate welding operations. Struck arcs by contacting electrodes with metals for effective welding. Used hand-welding equipment. Welded components in flat positions, vertical positions, horizontal positions, overhead positions. Operated manual welding equipment. Fused metal segments, using flux-cored arc, shielded metal arc.
- Supported office operations for Pine Yard Steel through calls, scheduling, and correspondence.
- Managed filing systems for invoices, shipping papers, and employee records at Pine Yard Steel.
- Entered daily data into spreadsheets and office systems for Pine Yard Steel.
WELDER
PINE YARD STEEL
Freeport, Bahamas
09.2012 - 01.2013
- WELD COMPONENTS IN FLAT, VERTICAL, OR OVERHEAD POSITIONS.
- Monitored fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent overheating, warping, shrinking, and distortion of materials.
- Analyzed engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, and work orders to plan layout and assembly for welding operations.
- Clamped and held component parts securely to ensure accurate configurations for welding.
- Repaired products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts using cutting torches and hand tools.
- Detected faulty equipment operation and defective materials, notifying supervisors to ensure timely resolution.
- OPERATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND USE SAFE WORK HABITS.
STEEL FABRICATOR
Quality Builders
Freeport, Bahamas
02.2012 - 04.2012
- Fabricated steel components for Quality Builders construction projects.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions to meet project specifications. Operated manual welding equipment to ensure high-quality weld integrity. Cut workpieces using powered saws to prepare materials for assembly. Melted lead bar using a torch to prepare for welding applications.. Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances. Controlled feed rate and gas flow.
- Cut, drilled, and shaped steel using fabrication shop tools.
- Read blueprints and layout drawings for accurate steel assembly.
CONTRACTOR
MECHANICAL SEMI SKILLED
Freeport, Bahamas
02.2012 - 04.2012
- HOIST STEEL BEAMS, GIRDERS, AND COLUMNS INTO PLACE, USING CRANES, OR SIGNAL HOISTING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
- Connected columns, beams, and girders with bolts per blueprints and supervisor instructions to ensure structural integrity.
- BOLT ALIGNED STRUCTURAL STEEL MEMBERS IN POSITION FOR PERMANENT RIVETING, BOLTING, OR WELDING INTO PLACE.
- Fabricated metal parts, including steel frames, columns, beams, and girders, according to blueprints and supervisor instructions to meet project specifications.
- READ SPECIFICATIONS OR BLUEPRINTS TO DETERMINE THE LOCATIONS, QUANTITIES, OR SIZES OF MATERIALS REQUIRED.
- CUT, BEND, OR WELD STEEL PIECES, USING METAL SHEARS, TORCHES, OR WELDING EQUIPMENT.
- TO LIFT AND POSITION STRUCTURAL-STEEL MEMBERS.
Mecanical semi skill
Motherwell bridges bahamas ltd
Freeport, Bahamas
09.2011 - 01.2012
- PLAN PIPE SYSTEM LAYOUT, INSTALLATION, OR REPAIR, ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
- LAY OUT FULL SCALE DRAWINGS OF PIPE SYSTEMS, SUPPORTS, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, FOLLOWING BLUEPRINTS.
- Selected appropriate pipe sizes, types, and materials, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- MEASURE AND MARK PIPES FOR CUTTING OR THREADING.
- Attached pipes to structures and fixtures using brackets and clamps, ensuring secure installation and compliance with safety standards.
- TURN VALVES TO SHUT OFF STEAM, WATER, OR OTHER GASES OR LIQUIDS FROM PIPE SECTIONS, USING VALVE KEYS OR WRENCHES.
- CUT, THREAD, OR HAMMER PIPES TO SPECIFICATIONS, USING TOOLS SUCH AS SAWS, CUTTING TORCHES, PIPE THREADERS, OR PIPE BENDERS.
- Replaced worn components in pipe systems with new parts.
- Modified, cleaned, and maintained pipe systems and related equipment, adhering to specifications for optimal performance.
Education
college - industrial maintenance
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Paducah, KY11-2026
Diploma - Electrical training
Ashworth College
Norcross, Georgia01-2015
CERTIFICATE - GOURMET COOKING AND CATERING
ASHOWORTH COLLEGE
Norcross, Georgia01-2014
certificate and qualification certificate - Welding
BORCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE FREEPORT
Freeport, Bahamas01-2008
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Natural Science
Bishop Micheal Eldon
Freeport, Bahamas01-2006
Diploma - Welding Plate and Pipe
BORCO Technical
Freeport, BahamasDiploma - Electrician Training
Ashworth College
Norcross, GADiploma - Gourmet Cooking and Catering
Ashworth College
Norcross, GeorgiaSkills
- Meal preparation
- Food presentation
- Nutrition
- Hygiene Compliance
- Kitchen management
- Catering
- Meal Assembly
- Fast food service
- Time management
- Team Collaboration
- Mentoring
- First aid
- Preventive maintenance
- Machine operation
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Electrical maintenance
- MIG welding
- Fabrication
- Torch cutting
- Precision measuring instruments
- Pneumatic systems maintenance
- Hydraulic repair
- Motor control
- Crane
- Traffic regulation compliance
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis skills
- Programmable logic controllers
- Pneumatic systems maintenance
Personal Information
- Driving License: Class D
- Availability: Anywhere
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- C-304 2026-04 to Present Pneumatic troubleshooting 1
- C-204 2026-04 to Present Motor control Troubleshooting 1
- C-202 2026-04 to Present Electrical Motor Control Systems 1
- C-210 2026-03 to Present Mechanical Power System 1
- C-209 2025-12 to Present Pneumatic Systems 1
- C-256 2025-11 to Present Hydraulic Maintenance 1
- C-201 2025-11 to Present
- Electrical Systems 1
- C-255 2025-10 to Present Hydraulic System 1
- Driver's License
- Class D
- Food Handler
- ServSafe
- Non-CDL Class C
Additional information
- CREATE DESIGNS, CONCEPTS, AND SAMPLE LAYOUTS BASED ON KNOWLEDGE OF LAYOUT PRINCIPLES AND AESTHETIC DESIGN CONCEPTS.
- DETERMINE SIZE AND ARRANGEMENT OF ILLUSTRATIVE MATERIAL AND COPY, AND SELECT STYLE AND SIZE OF TYPE.
- CONFER WITH CLIENTS TO DISCUSS AND DETERMINE LAYOUT DESIGN.
- DEVELOP GRAPHICS AND LAYOUTS FOR PRODUCT ILLUSTRATIONS, COMPANY LOGOS, AND INTERNET WEBSITES.
- REVIEW FINAL LAYOUTS AND SUGGEST IMPROVEMENTS AS NEEDED.
- MARK UP, PASTE, AND ASSEMBLE FINAL LAYOUTS TO PREPARE LAYOUTS FOR PRINTER.
- FULL USE AND COMPREHENSION OF MICROSOFT SUITE AND OTHER OFFICE BASED SYSTEMS
Timeline
Cook
Artisan Kitchens LLC
03.2025 - 05.2026
Cook
THE PARKVIEW RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
08.2023 - 03.2025
COOK
Parkview Nursing Home
04.2023 - 03.2025
COOK
Thia at US
01.2023 - 08.2023
Cook/Prep
thai at us
01.2023 - 08.2023
MACHINE OPERATOR
HB Fuller
02.2022 - 01.2023
Machine Operator
H.B. Fuller ( wise staffing temp.)
02.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical engineer
SBM
06.2021 - 12.2021
Cook
Shandies
06.2019 - 04.2020
Cook
Flamingo Row
03.2019 - 04.2019
Cook
IHOP
02.2018 - 07.2018
Kitchen Supervisor
TRINITY SERVICES
12.2017 - 02.2018
Crew Member
Burger King
06.2017 - 12.2017
cook
Country Club of Paducah
02.2016 - 05.2016
fiber glass worker
trinity marine
05.2015 - 08.2015
GRILL OPERATOR
WAFFLE HOUSE
04.2015 - 01.2017
Customer Service Representative
TeleTech
01.2015 - 11.2015
CREW WORKER
MCDONALD'S SOUTHSIDE
01.2015 - 03.2015
WELDER APPRENTICE, ARC
Quality Service
06.2013 - 01.2014
PIPE FITTER TRAINEE
QUALITY SERVICE LTD
06.2013 - 01.2014
OFFICE ASSISTANT
PINE YARD STEEL
11.2012 - 01.2013
OFFICE ASSISTANT & WELDER
Pine Yard Steel
09.2012 - 01.2013
WELDER
PINE YARD STEEL
09.2012 - 01.2013
STEEL FABRICATOR
Quality Builders
02.2012 - 04.2012
CONTRACTOR
MECHANICAL SEMI SKILLED
02.2012 - 04.2012
Mecanical semi skill
Motherwell bridges bahamas ltd
09.2011 - 01.2012
Machine Operator
Dipping dots
06.2006 - Current
college - industrial maintenance
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Diploma - Electrical training
Ashworth College
CERTIFICATE - GOURMET COOKING AND CATERING
ASHOWORTH COLLEGE
certificate and qualification certificate - Welding
BORCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE FREEPORT
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Natural Science
Bishop Micheal Eldon
Diploma - Welding Plate and Pipe
BORCO Technical
Diploma - Electrician Training
Ashworth College
Diploma - Gourmet Cooking and Catering
Ashworth College