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Ricky Ralph

Lore City

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

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Other

SparkCognition
Cambridge
11.2023 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with dispatch for route updates. Delivered orders

Cook,trainer

Picnic Pizza
Zanesville
01.2025 - 09.2025
  • Trained new staff on pizza preparation techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
  • Demonstrated efficient use of kitchen equipment and cooking methods to team members.
  • Oversaw daily food preparation ensuring adherence to quality standards and recipes.
  • Mentored junior cooks in operational workflows and best practices for meal assembly.
  • Assisted with inventory management ensuring availability of fresh ingredients for production.
  • Mentored trainees to ensure they had the skills needed to work independently as a cook.
  • Monitored the cleanliness of working areas throughout shifts and ensured that sanitary conditions were maintained at all times.
  • Provided guidance on menu items or recipe changes when requested by management.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on kitchen equipment to ensure safe operation.
  • Ensured that all health regulations were adhered to in accordance with local laws and ordinances.
  • Demonstrated proper knife handling techniques, food preparation, presentation, cooking methods, safety measures and sanitation standards.

Shift Supervisor

Select Energy Services
Cambridge
06.2017 - 08.2021
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure team efficiency and safety compliance.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Monitored equipment performance and reported maintenance needs promptly.
  • Enforced safety regulations to mitigate risks in operational environments.
  • Facilitated communication between teams to streamline workflow processes.
  • Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.

Basket Maker

Longaberger Baskets
Dresden
10.2005 - 05.2008
  • Crafted handcrafted baskets using traditional weaving techniques and quality materials.
  • Operated various hand tools and equipment for basket assembly and finishing processes.

Cook, Trainer

Nichols Realty
Zanesville
01.2002 - 10.2005
  • Trained kitchen staff on food preparation and safety standards.
  • Monitored food quality to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Assisted in menu planning and recipe development for seasonal offerings.
  • Demonstrated proper use of kitchen equipment and tools to team members.
  • Tracked inventory levels of food supplies needed for daily operations.
  • Mentored trainees to ensure they had the skills needed to work independently as a cook.

Cook,prep,expo

Muddy Miser
Zanesville
05.1999 - 11.2002
  • Prepared and cooked menu items following standard recipes and presentation guidelines.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and safety procedures.
  • Developed daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely, including grills, ovens, and fryers.
  • Managed food prep tasks to ensure timely service during peak hours.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.

Cook,catering, Trainer

Papa Chucks
Zanesville
07.1995 - 05.1999
  • Managed kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness and organization of workstations.
  • Collaborated with team members to create daily specials and menu items.
  • Monitored food inventory levels, placing orders to maintain stock supplies.
  • Trained new staff on kitchen protocols and safety procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations during meal preparation processes.
  • Coordinated meal service timing to enhance guest dining experience.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Food safety
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Menu planning
  • Staff training
  • Quality control
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Safety compliance
  • Operational efficiency
  • Time management
  • Customer relations
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Task prioritization
  • Calm under pressure

Timeline

Cook,trainer

Picnic Pizza
01.2025 - 09.2025

Other

SparkCognition
11.2023 - Current

Shift Supervisor

Select Energy Services
06.2017 - 08.2021

Basket Maker

Longaberger Baskets
10.2005 - 05.2008

Cook, Trainer

Nichols Realty
01.2002 - 10.2005

Cook,prep,expo

Muddy Miser
05.1999 - 11.2002

Cook,catering, Trainer

Papa Chucks
07.1995 - 05.1999

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