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Desmond McDonald

Wichita Falls

Summary

Dedicated culinary professional with over 8 years of experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and customer service. Proven ability to work in high-pressure environments, maintain sanitation standards, and deliver quality meals. Adept at collaborating with team members, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook III

Work Services Corporation
Wichita Falls
08.2024 - Current
  • Prepare a variety of menu items, including soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts, following established recipes and quality standards.
  • Ensure food freshness and monitor quality during preparation, testing food to determine if it's cooked sufficiently.
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary work area, including cleaning equipment and utensils, adhering to food safety regulations.
  • Set up and break down workstations, ensuring proper organization and efficient workflow.
  • Adhere to portion control and presentation standards when preparing dishes.
  • Assist with managing inventory, restocking items, and ordering food or supplies as needed.
  • Collaborate with other kitchen staff, including chefs and other cooks, to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
  • Operate various kitchen equipment, including grills, ovens, and fryers, ensuring proper cooking techniques and safety protocols.

Warehouse Operations Associate

Tyson Foods
Wichita Falls
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assembled and monitored product flow to ensure compliance with production safety standards.
  • Followed GMP and SQF protocols to maintain strict food and labor safety guidelines.
  • Worked collaboratively with team members to meet daily output goals.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

SSDA/Mail Processing Clerk

United States Postal Service
Fort Worth
11.2016 - 07.2023
  • Delivered frontline customer service via chat, email, and phone.
  • Handled scheduling, service issue resolutions, and real-time operational updates.
  • Transferred and sorted mail across regional and international sorting stations.
  • Ensured all packages met USPS standards, including international documentation.
  • Managed inventory and performed heavy lifting up to 70 pounds regularly.
  • Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight, and destination.
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
  • Tracked outgoing mail to provide accurate customer updates.
  • Labeled packages with clear, correct information to reduce mailing errors.
  • Processed and organized incoming mail for distribution to appropriate departments.
  • Updated mailing lists with current addresses and contact information for smooth customer communications.
  • Checked parcels were securely sealed to eliminate losses.
  • Monitored performance of junior team members and offered support.
  • Planned routes and service updates to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Used computer systems to track packages and update client information.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fayette County High School
Fayetteville, GA
05.2016

Skills

  • Team-oriented
  • Self-motivated
  • High attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Resilient under pressure
  • Quick to problem-solve
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Practical decision-making
  • Analytical decision-making
  • Diplomatic decision-making
  • Truck processing
  • Shipment unpacking
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Loading and unloading
  • Order picking
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Inventory control
  • Attention to detail
  • Warehouse safety
  • Quality control
  • Forklift operations
  • Supply chain
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Stock control
  • Material handling

Key Skills Strengths

  • Excellent verbal & written communication
  • Team-oriented and self-motivated
  • High attention to detail & time management
  • Resilient under pressure and quick to problem-solve
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skill
  • Inventory control and management
    Order picking and packing accuracy
    Forklift operation (sit-down, stand-up, pallet jack)
    Shipping and receiving procedures
    Loading and unloading trucks
    Barcode scanner and RF gun proficiency
    Palletizing and shrink-wrapping
    OSHA safety compliance
    Time management and meeting daily quotas
    Team collaboration and communication
    Heavy lifting and manual labor endurance

Timeline

Cook III

Work Services Corporation
08.2024 - Current

Warehouse Operations Associate

Tyson Foods
08.2023 - 01.2024

SSDA/Mail Processing Clerk

United States Postal Service
11.2016 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

Fayette County High School

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