Mason Ellvanger
Williston,North Dakota
Summary
Detail-oriented cook skilled in food preparation and sanitation. Proven ability to maintain clean, organized workspaces while ensuring high food quality and presentation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Rivers Edge
Williston, ND
04.2026 - 07.2026
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and kitchen equipment in compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Mainly baked pizzas and fried various foods
Deli Worker/Dairy Stocker/Meat Department Clerk
Albertsons
Williston, ND
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Prepared and sliced deli meats and cheeses to meet customer specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of deli display cases and workstations.
- Assisted customers with product selection, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
- Operated deli equipment, including slicers and scales, adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to manage inventory levels and minimize waste.
- Trained new staff on food preparation standards and customer service practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency of daily operations.
- Monitored product quality, freshness, and adherence to health regulations consistently.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the deli counter.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Reduced food waste by monitoring product freshness and rotating stock effectively.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Exhibited strong multitasking skills by simultaneously assisting multiple customers while maintaining a clean workstation.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Stocked dairy shelves, ensuring product availability and freshness for customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in merchandising dairy products, enhancing visual appeal and compliance with store standards.
- Monitored inventory levels, promptly reporting discrepancies to maintain accurate stock counts.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize product rotation, reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of dairy products to identify expired items, safeguarding quality control measures.
- Maintained high safety standards by complying with guidelines for dairy storage and handling procedures.
- Unloaded arriving product stock and moved to store display areas.
- Assisted management with ordering decisions based on sales trends, seasonal demands, and availability of popular items.
- Ensured proper temperature control within the dairy area, preserving product quality and minimizing waste due to spoilage.
- Expedited stocking processes through proficient use of pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment.
- Optimized product visibility through strategic shelf arrangement, driving increased customer interest.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
Sandwich Maker
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Williston, ND
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Prepared high-quality sandwiches following standardized recipes and customer specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in training new team members on sandwich preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients to support efficient sandwich production and minimize waste.
- Supported fellow employees through effective communication and teamwork during busy periods or staff shortages.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, resulting in better overall performance during peak hours.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing high-quality sandwiches and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Handled catering orders accurately and within specified timeframes, contributing to successful events for clients.
- Reduced food waste with careful ingredient measurement and proper storage techniques.
- Managed cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company policies for financial security measures.
- Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
- Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line.
Education
High School Diploma -
Williston High School
Williston, ND05-2024
Skills
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Frying
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Timeline
Cook
Rivers Edge
04.2026 - 07.2026
Deli Worker/Dairy Stocker/Meat Department Clerk
Albertsons
10.2024 - 02.2026
Sandwich Maker
SUBWAY®Restaurants
06.2021 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Williston High School