Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Rodney Hatfill

Princeton,IL

Summary

Food service professional with extensive experience in kitchen management and culinary operations. Known for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety while fostering collaborative team environment. Reliable and adaptable, with strong skills in leadership and problem-solving.

Knowledgeable with comprehensive background in managing kitchen operations and ensuring food safety. Proven track record in streamlining kitchen processes and enhancing team productivity. Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management and staff training.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

YE Olde Underground Inn
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.

Cook

Alexander Park Tavern
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.

Forklift Operator

SC2 Inc - Supply Chain Services & Solutions
07.2016 - 04.2018
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Took Two week Forklift safety Training

Forklift Operator

Midstate Manufacturing
07.2013 - 05.2016

Started in shipping and receiving banding steel to pallets , filling orders, promoted to second shift supervisor loading and unloading trucks, entering parts in to the computer using excell, organized and maintained a safe environment in the warehouse . i took a one week forklift safety training course

  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.

Education

GED -

Deland Weldon
Weldon, IL
01.2007

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Food safety

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

YE Olde Underground Inn
05.2024 - Current

Cook

Alexander Park Tavern
08.2023 - 04.2024

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc
06.2018 - 06.2019

Forklift Operator

SC2 Inc - Supply Chain Services & Solutions
07.2016 - 04.2018

Forklift Operator

Midstate Manufacturing
07.2013 - 05.2016

GED -

Deland Weldon
Rodney Hatfill