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Rita Williams

Davenport,IA

Summary

Eager Kitchen Hand known for cleaning workstations, handling dish washing duties and monitoring inventory. Well-trained to keep kitchen well-stocked and ready for busy mealtimes. Considered motivated employee with positive attitude. Responsible offering proven skills maintaining clean kitchens and promoting customer satisfaction through exceptional service. Dedicated to completing fast-paced work and properly handling food. Service-driven team player good at connecting with people resulting in repeat customers. Hardworking and enthusiastic trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Hardworking Kitchen Hand known for handling support tasks, mopping floors, maintaining food safety and restocking pantry items. Considered motivated and efficient worker. Highly motivated candidate with experience in food service. Adept at using excellent knife skills and knowledge of food safety regulations. Skilled at quickly preparing high-quality meals. Enthusiastic with demonstrated experience in food preparation, line cooking and food safety. Possesses excellent multitasking and organizational skills. Orderly committed to maintaining clean and organized work areas for food prep and storage. Provides active support to cooks by sanitizing equipment and tools, monitoring food portions and filling containers for take-out requests. Eager to help new staff members develop quick, clean workflows without sacrificing service quality. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Worker

I-80 Truck Stop
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Prepared entrees, salads, and appetizers for over 150 daily customers.
  • Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
  • Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
  • Monitored food temperatures and quality throughout shifts.

Security Guard Officer

Securitas Security Services, Per Mar Security, G4S
07.2013 - 07.2020
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.
  • Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism, and illegal entry.
  • Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
  • Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
  • Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents, and materials.
  • Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.

Light Industrial Worker

LeanCor
02.2012 - 02.2013

Complied with environmental health and safety laws and regulations to prevent accidents and avoid mishaps.

  • Produced units and documented completed work on printed forms or electronic spreadsheets.
  • Performed requested rework operations on non-compliant parts or components.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.

Accounting Technician

Rock Island Arsenal/ DFAS
11.1977 - 10.1987
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Screened company accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing and general ledger transactions.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Organized general ledger with accuracy and within time constraints.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.

Education

No Degree - Accounting And Business Law I And II

BlackHawk College
Moline, IL

Iowa State License - Cosmetology

Capri College
Davenport, IA

Skills

  • Food Preparation
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Proper Food Storage
  • Kitchen Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Trash Removal
  • Clean and Sanitize Surfaces
  • Trash Collection
  • Inspection Requirements
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Salad Bar and Buffet Maintenance

Timeline

Kitchen Worker

I-80 Truck Stop
04.2021 - 04.2023

Security Guard Officer

Securitas Security Services, Per Mar Security, G4S
07.2013 - 07.2020

Light Industrial Worker

LeanCor
02.2012 - 02.2013

Accounting Technician

Rock Island Arsenal/ DFAS
11.1977 - 10.1987

No Degree - Accounting And Business Law I And II

BlackHawk College

Iowa State License - Cosmetology

Capri College
Rita Williams