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Reagan Ford

Starkville,MS

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

44 Prime
Starkville, MS
10.2021 - Current
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.

Optical Lab Technician

Golden Triangle Eye Clinic
Columbus, MS
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Operated edging machines to cut lenses according to specifications on job tickets.
  • Cleaned and maintained optical lab equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Checked finished eyewear products for accuracy against prescriptions.
  • Repaired frames and lenses as needed to meet customer expectations.
  • Calibrated lensometer equipment to ensure precise results when measuring lenses.

Kitchen Lead

Moes Original Barbeque
Starkville, MS
11.2018 - 10.2020
  • Trained new employees in food safety protocols and kitchen operations.
  • Performed opening and closing kitchen supervisory tasks with proficient adherence to checklists.
  • Verified food preparation and cooking standards to ensure quality control.
  • Adjusted prep sheet for proper production on each shift, communicating adjustments to kitchen team.
  • Monitored food temperature during storage, preparation, and service.

Inshoper and Driver

Jimmy John's
Tupelo, MS
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
  • Greeted customers when they enter and exit the restaurant, providing world-class customer service and executing fast and accurate sandwiches.
  • Coordinated with team members and remained flexible in work scheduling to meet service needs.

Landscaper

Daniel Vowell's Landscaping
Ackerman, MS
03.2017 - 08.2024
  • Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
  • Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
  • Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees.
  • Installed water features such as fountains and sprinkler systems.
  • Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Starkville Academy
Starkville, MS
05-2015

Skills

  • Food Presentation
  • Line Management
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Knife Skills
  • Meat Cutting
  • Food Preparation
  • Quality Control

References

  • Nash Mckinney

         Jimmy John's

         Manager

         (901)662-9534

  • Sky Roberson

         Moes Original Barbeque

         Manager

         (662)617-9672 

  • Justin Nesteruk

         44 Prime

         Line Cook

         (601)624-9654

  • Chef Carol Dowdy

         Mississippi University for Women

         Professor

         (662)251-4262

Timeline

Line Cook

44 Prime
10.2021 - Current

Optical Lab Technician

Golden Triangle Eye Clinic
10.2020 - 01.2022

Kitchen Lead

Moes Original Barbeque
11.2018 - 10.2020

Inshoper and Driver

Jimmy John's
08.2017 - 10.2018

Landscaper

Daniel Vowell's Landscaping
03.2017 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

Mississippi University For Women

High School Diploma -

Starkville Academy
Reagan Ford