Roderick Powell
Houston,TX
Summary
Adept at streamlining kitchen operations and enhancing food safety, demonstrated during tenure at Ruby’s Scratch Kitchen. Excelled in inventory management and efficient multitasking, significantly reducing waste. Known for exceptional attention to detail and strong team collaboration skills, consistently delivering high-quality food preparation and customer service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Ruby’s Scratch Kitchen
Jackson, TN
12.2014 - 09.2024
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Stocked inventory efficiently, enabling seamless transition between meal services.
- Conserved resources by utilizing proper portion control techniques during meal preparation.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
Cook Shift Leader
Sonic
Houston, TX
01.2008 - 11.2014
- Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Prepared Foods Team Member
Big E Bbq
Jackson, TN
07.2003 - 12.2007
- Completed all hot and cold food assignments to meet deadlines for meal preparation.
- Checked refrigerated and frozen cases and replenished low stock every day.
- Stored refrigerated and frozen items at correct temperatures to comply with food safety rules.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and monitoring expiration dates closely.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and deliver high-quality products consistently.
Education
Diploma -
Mary High School
Jackson, TNSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer Service
- Safe Food Handling
- Efficient multitasking
- Time Management
- Following Instructions
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Cleanliness
- Quick-learning
- Highly motivated
- Dependable and reliable
Timeline
Prep Cook
Ruby’s Scratch Kitchen
12.2014 - 09.2024
Cook Shift Leader
Sonic
01.2008 - 11.2014
Prepared Foods Team Member
Big E Bbq
07.2003 - 12.2007
Diploma -
Mary High School