Leroy Ferguson
Paducah,KY
Summary
Professional culinary expert with strong track record in preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Known for exceptional collaboration within team environments and adaptability to changing needs. Possesses key skills in food preparation, safety, and sanitation, along with keen sense of taste and presentation. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering outstanding culinary experiences.
Professional welding fabricator with robust experience in metal fabrication and welding techniques. Strong focus on precision, safety, and quality, ensuring reliable and durable constructions. Adept at reading blueprints, operating welding equipment, and working collaboratively within teams to meet project goals. Adaptable and dependable, able to meet changing demands and deliver high-quality results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Parkview Nursing Home
Paducah, KY
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Prepared nutritious meals adhering to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure food safety and health compliance.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients and resident feedback.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to meet health standards.
- Implemented efficient cooking methods to optimize meal preparation time.
- 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.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Cook
Thia at US
Paducah, KY
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Implemented efficient food prep processes that reduced waste and improved meal service times.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders for supplies as needed to ensure adequate stock.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Machine Operator
HB Fuller
Paducah, KY
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated and maintained machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Monitored production processes, identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
- Trained new employees on machine operation protocols and safety procedures to enhance team performance.
Welder Apprentice, Arc
Quality Service
Freeport, ZZ
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Used welding processes including: Stick welding and MIG and flux core. Cutting with torch and plasma cutter. Welded metal components. Ignited torches. Struck arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded. Checked for defects. Laid out parts. Heated metal parts. Determined required equipment. Used hand-welding equipment and flame-cutting equipment. Fused metal segments, using flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc. Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances. My accomplishments included: Worked on the first international welding project shipped outside of the Bahamas. Oil and gas manifold.
Office Assistant & Welder
Pine Yard Steel
Freeport, ZZ
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Used welding processes including: mma and oxy acetylene Welded metal components. Ignited torches. Struck arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded. 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.
Steel Fabricator
Quality Builders
Freeport, ZZ
02.2012 - 04.2012
- Welded components in flat positions, vertical positions, horizontal positions and overhead positions. Operated manual welding equipment. Cut workpieces, using powered saws. Melted lead bar. Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances. Controlled feed rate and gas flow.
Education
Diploma & Certification - Welding Plate and Pipe
BORCO Technical
Diploma - Gourmet Cooking and Catering
Ashworth College
Diploma - Electrician Training
Ashworth College
Norcross, GASkills
- Microsoft Office
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Food presentation
- Torch cutting
- Grinding and finishing
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Overhead crane operation
- Fabrication
Certification
A.F. Americas (Except CAN), Class D/Regular Operator
Languages
English
Timeline
Cook
Parkview Nursing Home
04.2023 - 03.2025
Cook
Thia at US
01.2023 - 08.2023
Machine Operator
HB Fuller
02.2022 - 01.2023
Welder Apprentice, Arc
Quality Service
06.2013 - 01.2014
Office Assistant & Welder
Pine Yard Steel
09.2012 - 01.2013
Steel Fabricator
Quality Builders
02.2012 - 04.2012
Diploma - Gourmet Cooking and Catering
Ashworth College
Diploma & Certification - Welding Plate and Pipe
BORCO Technical
Diploma - Electrician Training
Ashworth College