Ryan Burch
Seneca,SC
Summary
Hardworking professional coordinating high-volume orders with accuracy and precision. Educated in preparing specialty foods and safely operating baking and cooking equipment.
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
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Cook
Eva’s restaurant
Westminster, SC
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Made sure that all orders were filled in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
- Cleaned and organized grilling area, stocked supplies, and prepared food items to order.
- Assisted in developing new menu ideas for breakfast specials.
- Organized all ingredients needed for menu items prior to shift start time.
- Prepared and cooked breakfast foods such as eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast, omelets, waffles and other items according to recipes.
- Ensured quality control standards were met throughout meal preparation process.
Line Cook
Eggs Up Grill
Clemson, South Carolina
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Kept up with current culinary trends and incorporated them into menu items when possible.
- Prepared and cooked breakfast foods such as eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast, omelets, waffles and other items according to recipes.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
Textile Worker
Central Textiles
Central, South Carolinae
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Maintained records of production output and waste materials produced during each shift.
- Implemented cost-saving measures when possible without compromising product quality standards.
- Assisted in the design and production of textile products, such as carpets, rugs, upholstery fabrics, and draperies.
- Calibrated machinery using specialized tools and gauges.
- Stopped machines immediately if problems occurred during production runs.
- Set up warping machines prior to weaving operations being conducted.
- Maintained and monitored machines to detect malfunctions.
Restaurant Worker
Potbelly
Clemson, SC
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Performed cashier duties such as taking payments, processing credit cards, giving change, and issuing receipts.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items by accurately answering questions from customers.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee drinks or smoothies according to recipes specified by the restaurant.
- Prepared and cooked breakfast foods such as eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast, omelets, waffles and other items according to recipes.
- Stocked food supplies in the kitchen.
- Changed gloves between tasks to ensure sanitation standards were met during preparation processes.
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner and answered questions about menu items.
- Trained new employees on proper operation of kitchen equipment and food handling techniques.
- Assisted customers with special orders or requests as needed.
- Prepared sandwiches and salads using quality ingredients and tailored to customer requests.
- Prepared sandwiches using assortment of meats, veggies and other ingredients to meet customer specifications.
Restaurant Worker
Peppinos Pizzeria
Seneca, SC
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Performed cashier duties such as taking payments, processing credit cards, giving change, and issuing receipts.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items by accurately answering questions from customers.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee drinks or smoothies according to recipes specified by the restaurant.
- Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
- Assisted other cooks in preparing salads, sandwiches, desserts and appetizers.
- Operated the pizza oven, ensuring pizzas were cooked to order.
- Helped keep the dishwashing area clean by sweeping floors and removing garbage regularly.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, glasses, silverware, and napkins.
- Organized dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, and other kitchen items for washing.
Vocational Trainee
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Seneca, SC
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Met regularly with supervisors and managers to discuss progress made by each individual trainee in achieving goals set out in their respective programmes.
- Prepared reports summarising overall achievements made by each student upon completion of their programme.
- Organized social events such as group outings and sporting activities provided an opportunity for networking between participants from different programs.
- Position parts in jigs or fixtures for fastening with bolts, screws, rivets, or other fasteners.
- Operated and maintained equipment in a clean and safe condition.
Stockman
American Services, Inc. / Jantzen
Seneca, SC
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Operated motorized equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks or order pickers as required.
- Participated in physical inventories of stock on hand periodically.
- Ensured that all products were labeled properly before stocking the shelves.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Maintained cleanliness around work area by sweeping floors, removing debris.
- Operated baler machine to compress and bind cardboard, paper, plastic and other recyclable materials into bales.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while operating the baler machine.
- Removed jammed material from balers when necessary, using hand tools and powered tools safely.
Manufacturing
Phillip Staffing / US Engine Valve
Westminster, SC
03.2015 - 11.2015
- Followed detailed instructions from supervisors in order to complete tasks accurately.
- Organized sorted items into designated areas for further processing or shipment.
- Performed quality control checks on all sorted items before packing them away.
- Identified any issues regarding product labels, sizes, colors during the sorting process.
- Kept work area clean and organized at all times.
- Trained new employees on proper sorting techniques and procedures.
Manufacturing / Machine Operator
Etcon / Parkway Products
Seneca, SC
07.2012 - 09.2013
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating all machines in the facility.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
Machine Assembler
Covidien
Seneca, SC
07.2011 - 03.2012
- Installed and tested mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies in accordance with product specifications.
- Inspected components for defects, then disassembled and reassembled parts as necessary.
- Organized workstations to maintain a safe and efficient workspace environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seneca High School
Seneca, SC06-2011
Skills
- Food preparation
- Grill operation
- Hard-working
- Willing to learn
- Strong work ethic
- Quick-learning
- Team player
- Knife skills
- Adaptable
- Machine operation
- Attention to detail
- Good communication
- Heavy lifting
- Power and hand tools
- Basic math
- Pallet jack operation
- Warehouse safety
Additional Information
Worked odd and end jobs during gaps in employment to include: construction and landscaping., During 2017 I attended vocational rehabilitation center in Oconee County, SC.
Timeline
Grill Cook
Eva’s restaurant
04.2024 - 01.2025
Line Cook
Eggs Up Grill
08.2021 - 01.2023
Textile Worker
Central Textiles
08.2020 - 10.2021
Restaurant Worker
Potbelly
10.2019 - 08.2020
Restaurant Worker
Peppinos Pizzeria
02.2018 - 10.2019
Vocational Trainee
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
06.2017 - 02.2018
Stockman
American Services, Inc. / Jantzen
02.2016 - 05.2017
Manufacturing
Phillip Staffing / US Engine Valve
03.2015 - 11.2015
Manufacturing / Machine Operator
Etcon / Parkway Products
07.2012 - 09.2013
Machine Assembler
Covidien
07.2011 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Seneca High School