Lori Crosley
Shelbyville,IL
Summary
Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings.
Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management.
Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Attentive food chef with experience in various settings. Produces quality meals while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. Possesses excellent organization and time management skills for smooth kitchen operation.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level remote position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Caseys Gas Station
Effingham, IL
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Also did truck unloading and putting away on the day that was required.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced lunch environment.
Truck Unloader
Caseys General Stores Inc
Effingham, IL
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Unloaded items and goods from trucks into main storage area for transfer to shelves.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand.
- Sorted and properly arranged items.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to aid in safe transport of heavy items.
- Unloaded packages with care and placed in proper staging area.
- Assisted other team members in navigating large loads.
- Counted, weighed and recorded number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
- Handled packages with care while transporting from truck to loading dock.
- Loaded packages onto pallets and into staging areas as directed.
- Kept facilities clean and organized to promote safe work environments and avoid injuries.
- Maintained organized work area by storing equipment safely and properly.
- Adhered to company safety protocols and complied with OSHA standards.
- Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
- Maintained equipment and tools to avoid delays and interruptions in unloading processes.
Folder
3z Printing
Teutopolis, IL
10.1998 - 11.2003
- Worked in fast-paced environment and handled multiple requests simultaneously.
- Assisted with folding machine setup according to proper setup techniques.
- Performed with sense of urgency to reduce machine downtime and successfully complete projects.
- Turned in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
- Functioned within team, productively communicated with other team members and worked independently.
- Assisted with machine setup and adjustment, fed materials into machine and stacked off finished material.
- Maintained high level of quality and productivity, attention to detail, count accuracy of material and unit appearance.
- Followed company safety rules, lock-out tag-out procedures and good housekeeping practices.
- Evaluated final products to verify compliance with work orders and detect defects.
- Adjusted guide assemblies, forming bars and folding mechanisms according to specifications using hand tools.
- Integrated specialized attachments to machines to complete custom orders and projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Effingham High School
Effingham, IL05.1997
Skills
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Chef Assistance
- Sauce Preparation
- Strong Butchery Skills
- Effective Planner
- Station Preparation
- Machinery Upkeep
- Ingredient Inspection
- Food Rotation
- Food Presentation Talent
- Food Handlers Certification
- Food Preparation and Safety
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Cook
Caseys Gas Station
10.2018 - 09.2019
Truck Unloader
Caseys General Stores Inc
10.2018 - 09.2019
Folder
3z Printing
10.1998 - 11.2003
High School Diploma -
Effingham High School