Marvin Walker

Before cooking with excellent customer skills did painting and drywall repair 27 yrs

• Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
• Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
• Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
• Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
• Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
• Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
• Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
• Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
• Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
• Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
• Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
• Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.
• Stocked inventory efficiently, enabling seamless transition between meal services.
• Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
• Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.
• Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
• Cultivated a safe working environment by consistently wearing appropriate protective gear and practicing safe handling techniques during food preparation tasks.
• Provided support during peak business hours, ensuring smooth service flow while maintaining high-quality output.
• Prepared various types of cuisine, showcasing versatility and adaptability in the kitchen environment.
• Conserved resources by utilizing proper portion control techniques during meal preparation.
• Ensured customer satisfaction by paying close attention to dietary restrictions and special requests.
• Sharpened knife skills, resulting in precise cuts and reduced preparation time.
• Assisted in creating new menu items, leading to increase in customer interest and sales.
• Improved customer satisfaction with timely preparation of ingredients, speeding up overall service time.
• Minimized cross-contamination risks by diligently organizing food storage and prep areas.
• Reduced ingredient shortages, carefully managing inventory and signaling low stock items.
• Ensured consistent food quality by strictly following recipes and presentation standards.
• Streamlined meal prep process, cutting down food waste significantly.
• Optimized food prep sequence, significantly reducing customer wait times.
• Enhanced customer experience by contributing to creation of visually appealing dish presentations.
• Supported team to meet strict health and safety standards, resulting in zero violations during tenure.
• Maintained sharp and functional kitchen tools, directly impacting quality and speed of food preparation.
• Adapted quickly to menu changes, demonstrating flexibility and keen ability to learn new recipes.
• Facilitated collaborative kitchen environment by supporting chefs with ad-hoc tasks during peak hours.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness, ensuring safe and hygienic work environment.
• Strengthened supplier relations by accurately tracking and reporting ingredient usage patterns.
• Fostered positive team atmosphere, aiding in training of new kitchen staff.
• Contributed to menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients for freshness and variety.
• Played key role in special events catering, ensuring high-quality food production under pressure.
• Supported waste reduction initiatives, creatively repurposing leftover ingredients.
• Enhanced kitchen efficiency by preparing ingredients ahead of busy shifts.
• Accelerated dish preparation times, allowing for smoother kitchen operation.
• Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
• Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
• Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
• Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
• Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
• Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
• Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
• Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
• Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
• Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.

• Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
• Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
• Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
• Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
• Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
• Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
• Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
• Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
• Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
• Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
• Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
• Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.
• Stocked inventory efficiently, enabling seamless transition between meal services.
• Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
• Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.
• Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
• Cultivated a safe working environment by consistently wearing appropriate protective gear and practicing safe handling techniques during food preparation tasks.
• Provided support during peak business hours, ensuring smooth service flow while maintaining high-quality output.
• Prepared various types of cuisine, showcasing versatility and adaptability in the kitchen environment.
• Conserved resources by utilizing proper portion control techniques during meal preparation.
• Ensured customer satisfaction by paying close attention to dietary restrictions and special requests.
• Sharpened knife skills, resulting in precise cuts and reduced preparation time.
• Assisted in creating new menu items, leading to increase in customer interest and sales.
• Improved customer satisfaction with timely preparation of ingredients, speeding up overall service time.
• Minimized cross-contamination risks by diligently organizing food storage and prep areas.
• Reduced ingredient shortages, carefully managing inventory and signaling low stock items.
• Ensured consistent food quality by strictly following recipes and presentation standards.
• Streamlined meal prep process, cutting down food waste significantly.
• Optimized food prep sequence, significantly reducing customer wait times.
• Enhanced customer experience by contributing to creation of visually appealing dish presentations.
• Supported team to meet strict health and safety standards, resulting in zero violations during tenure.
• Maintained sharp and functional kitchen tools, directly impacting quality and speed of food preparation.
• Adapted quickly to menu changes, demonstrating flexibility and keen ability to learn new recipes.
• Facilitated collaborative kitchen environment by supporting chefs with ad-hoc tasks during peak hours.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness, ensuring safe and hygienic work environment.
• Strengthened supplier relations by accurately tracking and reporting ingredient usage patterns.
• Fostered positive team atmosphere, aiding in training of new kitchen staff.
• Contributed to menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients for freshness and variety.
• Played key role in special events catering, ensuring high-quality food production under pressure.
• Supported waste reduction initiatives, creatively repurposing leftover ingredients.
• Enhanced kitchen efficiency by preparing ingredients ahead of busy shifts.
• Accelerated dish preparation times, allowing for smoother kitchen operation.
• Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
• Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
• Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
• Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
• Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
• Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
• Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
• Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
• Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
• Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.