Matthew Richard

Krotz Springs,LA

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Kartchners

Krotz Springs, LA

03.2023 - Current

Prepares and cooks quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environments.
Demonstrates expertise in grilling, frying, sautéing, and creating menu items.
Maintains cleanliness and organization of kitchen space and equipment.
Adheres to food safety protocols and follows recipes to ensure consistency and customer satisfaction.
Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills; consistently praised by customers and colleagues.
Expert in deep frying techniques for preparing fried foods with crispy texture.
Skilled in monitoring oil temperature and adjusting cooking times for perfect results.
Conducted safety inspections and propane leak detection for residential and commercial properties.

Security Guard

Signal of Lafayette

Lafayette

03.2021 - 03.2023

Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Carried out extensive surveillance of both premises and outdoor spaces to pinpoint and resolve concerns.
Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
Responded to emergencies promptly, ensuring the safety of all individuals on site.

Cashier

Billy's Boudin

Krotz Springs, LA

08.2019 - 02.2021

Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.

Material Handler

Electrolux

Memphis, TN

07.2016 - 06.2019

Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
Ensured accurate record-keeping through diligent documentation of all material transactions and movements within the warehouse.
Adhered to strict quality control measures, inspecting inbound shipments for accuracy and condition upon arrival.

Flooring Installer

Creel's Carpentry

Millington, TN

03.2011 - 10.2015

Cut and trimmed flooring to fit around obstacles and within tight spaces.
Maintained clean job sites by disposing of debris responsibly and organizing tools for efficient workflow.
Installed various types of flooring materials, including hardwood, laminate, tile, and carpet for diverse clientele.
Performed thorough inspections of subfloors before installing new materials, identifying potential issues and addressing them proactively.
Reduced material wastage by accurately measuring and cutting flooring materials according to project specifications.
Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete large-scale commercial flooring installations.
Increased referral business through satisfied customers who appreciated attention to detail and quality workmanship in their flooring installations.

Education

Millington Central Middle High School