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Nathaniel Walker

Altoona,IA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Hyvee Market Grill, excelling in food safety and sanitation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through exceptional service and strong leadership. Skilled in cooking techniques and fostering a collaborative team environment, consistently achieving operational excellence and improving efficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Hyvee Market Grill
06.2018 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Supervisor

Sodexo
03.2016 - 05.2018
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.

Assistant Manager

Zaxby’s
04.2009 - 06.2013
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Decorah High School
Decorah, IA
05-2005

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques

Timeline

Chef

Hyvee Market Grill
06.2018 - Current

Supervisor

Sodexo
03.2016 - 05.2018

Assistant Manager

Zaxby’s
04.2009 - 06.2013

High School Diploma -

Decorah High School
Nathaniel Walker