Nicholas Vanderkooi
Summary
Proven track record of enhancing team productivity and food quality at Applebee's through expert meat cutting and collaborative teamwork. Skilled in heavy lifting and welding, demonstrating a hardworking ethos and the ability to follow instructions closely. Increased efficiency by implementing best practices in construction and culinary environments. Talented laborer with solid experience, teamwork abilities and understanding of safety. Competent helping teams complete work through effective materials handling, trash removal and equipment operation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sussners Construction
Sussners Construction
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Improved team productivity by fostering a collaborative work environment and providing guidance on best practices.
Fry Cook
Applebee's
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Enhanced food quality by ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures for various fried foods.
- Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety standards, ensuring proper handling and storage of ingredients.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Read food order slips or received verbal instructions to properly prepare and cook food.
Fry Cook
Burger King
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Enhanced food quality by ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures for various fried foods.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Contributed to a positive team environment, collaborating with fellow cooks and staff members.
- Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Stayed informed of daily menu to help coordinate cooking times.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety standards, ensuring proper handling and storage of ingredients.
Meat Cutter
Hyvee
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Continuously sharpened knives and maintained equipment for optimal cutting performance.
- Enhanced meat product quality by implementing proper cutting techniques and adhering to sanitation standards.
- Educated customers on different cuts of meat and cooking techniques, enhancing their overall experience.
- Increased efficiency with expert use of various cutting tools, including knives, saws, and cleavers.
- Ensured optimal freshness and shelf life of meat products through proper packaging and storage methods.
- Prepared poultry by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
- Analyzed meat temperatures for safety and quality and monitored heat conditions for stability.
Splitter
Runnings Warehouse
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Maintained accurate records of work performed, ensuring proper documentation for future reference and quality control purposes.
- Consistently met project deadlines, effectively managing time and resources to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Lot Associate
Home Depot
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Responded to customer requests efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.
- Assisted team members with loading and unloading merchandise for efficient customer service.
- Assisted customers with unloading and loading material to and from vehicles.
- Performed tasks and errands in store to support supervisor.
- Greeted customers entering and exiting store and assisted with carts and umbrellas.
- Efficiently handled high-volume periods by multitasking effectively under pressure.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork.
- Cleaned parking lot to provide clean and orderly environment.
- Followed rules and regulations to support safety initiatives.
- Cleared parking lot by collecting shopping carts to place in proper storage area.
- Reported suspicious activity in parking lot and building area to supervisor.
- Monitored lot activity to maintain vehicle and guest safety.
Education
Certificate - Welding
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN08.2019
High School Diploma -
Marshall High School
Marshall, MN05.2019
Skills
- Heavy Lifting
- Hardworking
- understands instructions
- work well with others
- welding certificate
Timeline
Sussners Construction
Sussners Construction
09.2023 - 11.2023
Fry Cook
Applebee's
01.2023 - 04.2023
Fry Cook
Burger King
05.2022 - 01.2023
Meat Cutter
Hyvee
08.2021 - 01.2022
Splitter
Runnings Warehouse
01.2021 - 03.2021
Lot Associate
Home Depot
01.2020 - 01.2021
Certificate - Welding
Ridgewater College
High School Diploma -
Marshall High School
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