Ryan Kilgore
Bridgeport,AL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with expertise in cooking techniques and exceptional teamwork skills, honed at Western Sizzlin. Proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction through meticulous food presentation and effective temperature control, while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. Committed to delivering high-quality meals and fostering a collaborative team atmosphere.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Hot Bar Cook
Western Sizzlin
Jasper, TN
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared and cooked a variety of menu items following established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the hot bar area to ensure food safety compliance.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including fryers and grills, with proficiency and attention to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Monitored food temperatures and quality to maintain freshness and reduce waste effectively.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and notifying supervisors of shortages.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques, safety procedures, and efficient workstation practices.
- Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout service hours to comply with health regulations and ensure optimal freshness.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to minimize waste and maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing delicious and visually appealing hot bar dishes.
- Assisted in other areas of the kitchen when needed, demonstrating versatility and strong teamwork skills.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for optimal food safety and efficiency.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing time-saving techniques in meal preparation.
- Assisted in training new hot bar cooks, sharing best practices and emphasizing the importance of teamwork.
- Adhered to all sanitation guidelines by cleaning workspace thoroughly after each shift.
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining consistent cooking times for each dish.
Elderly Caregiver
Blue Violet Home Care
Jasper, Tennessee
04.2019 - 03.2024
- Provided compassionate personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks.
- Assisted in mobility and transportation, enhancing client independence and comfort.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding client status and needs.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
- Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
- Promoted independence among elderly clients by teaching them new skills or assisting them in relearning old ones as needed.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments, significantly reducing risk of falls and infections.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to meet unique needs of each resident.
- Trained new caregivers, sharing best practices and ensuring high-quality care across team.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Assembly Line Production Worker
JELD-WEN
Mount Vernon, OH
08.2017 - 2019
- Operated machinery to assemble window and door components efficiently.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize assembly line workflows and reduce downtime.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure a safe environment.
- Trained new employees on assembly processes and safety protocols effectively.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, minimizing production interruptions.
- Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
- Operated various tools, machinery, and equipment to complete assembly tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Reduced product defects by maintaining a clean work environment and adhering to strict quality control standards.
- Demonstrated adaptability in learning new assembly processes quickly as required for evolving project specifications.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Trained and mentored new employees to apply best practices on assembly line operations and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Helped reduce waste by recycling materials when appropriate and disposing of scrap components responsibly.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by diligently adhering to assigned schedules and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Increased production efficiency by streamlining assembly processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Contributed to improved workplace safety by consistently following proper operating procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment.
- Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors, providing progress updates regularly while also addressing any concerns surrounding potential roadblocks or challenges faced during the project lifecycle.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on industry best practices and maintain a high level of expertise in assembly techniques.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Utilized safety devices and procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Completed daily inspection of machines and equipment.
- Operated finishing tool to prepare products for inspections and packaging.
Education
High School Diploma -
Home Life Academy
Memphis, Tennessee05.2015
Skills
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Grill mastery
- Ingredient knowledge
- Sanitation practices
- Stock rotation
- Food presentation
- Food storage
- Temperature control
- Customer service
- Food preparation
- Surface cleaning
- Food handling
- Frying
- Sanitation procedures
- Contamination prevention
- Ingredients measuring
- Grilling
- Waste reduction
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Sauteing
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Workplace safety
- Excellent communication
- Safe food handling
- Meal preparation
- Cooking
- Kitchen operations
- Meat production
- Professionalism
- Food and beverage preparation
- Inventory restocking
- Frying and sautéing
- Quality control
- Grilling techniques
- Supply restocking
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
Hot Bar Cook
Western Sizzlin
03.2024 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Blue Violet Home Care
04.2019 - 03.2024
Assembly Line Production Worker
JELD-WEN
08.2017 - 2019
High School Diploma -
Home Life Academy