Sean Hinkle
Lexington,KY
Summary
Experienced food service and customer support professional with a strong background in cooking, cashiering, and guest care. Known for reliable service, food safety, and smooth teamwork in fast-paced settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeper
Crothall Compass Health
Lexington, KY
01.2026 - Current
- Cleaned patient rooms and bathrooms following Crothall Compass Health sanitation standards.
- Disinfected high-touch surfaces using approved cleaning agents and PPE.
- Collected and disposed of trash, linen, and waste to maintain cleanliness in assigned care areas.
- Restocked soap, paper products, and cleaning supplies to ensure availability in patient spaces.
Certified Peer Support Specialist/Customer Service Associate
The Walker House
Lexington, KY
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Facilitated peer support groups using trauma-informed and person-centered approaches.
- Supported Walker House residents through recovery-focused peer conversations and active listening.
- Modeled recovery skills and healthy coping during daily resident support.
- Assisted residents with goal setting and personal recovery plans.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources, treatment programs, and housing services.
- Collaborated with Walker House staff on care coordination and resident needs.
- Documented resident interactions and notes in confidential case records.
Cook/ Cashier/ Baker
DV8 Kitchen and Bakery
Lexington, KY
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Baked breads, pastries, and desserts for daily service and display cases.
- Prepared DV8 Kitchen and Bakery menu items, ensuring adherence to standard recipes and portioning for consistency.
- Prepped ingredients for kitchen and bakery stations, ensuring readiness for efficient service during opening shifts.
- Monitored ovens, grills, and warmers to maintain proper cooking temperatures.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Followed food safety and sanitation standards across prep areas and work surfaces.
- Restocked ingredients in kitchen to ensure availability for cooking tasks., pans, and packaging for smooth service flow.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment and tools post-service to uphold hygiene standards across all work areas.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate orders and kitchen timing.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Patient Cook
HHS Mercy Health Hospital
Batavia, OH
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Prepared patient meals following Mercy Health Hospital recipes and diet orders.
- Followed special diet instructions for cardiac, diabetic, and soft food trays.
- Assessed food quality, portion size, and tray accuracy before service.
- Operated kitchen equipment for safe, timely meal production at HHS Mercy Health Hospital.
- Maintained sanitation standards across prep areas, equipment, and work surfaces.
- Stored ingredients properly and rotated stock to support hospital kitchen safety.
- Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruits in preparation for busy service times.
- Wrapped and labeled food items in storage to ensure safety and maintain freshness.
- Assisted nursing staff with meal delivery and patient dining requests.
- Transported pans and trays of food between work stations, stove, and refrigerator to streamline meal preparation.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
Screen Printer/ Material Handler
Dualite Sales and Service
Williamsburg, OH
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Set up screen printing presses for Dualite Sales and Service production jobs.
- Mixed inks to match customer artwork and job specifications.
- Inspected prints for coverage, smears, and color accuracy.
- Cleaned screens, squeegees, and presses after production runs.
- Maintained supply inventory for inks, emulsion, and substrates.
- Followed safety procedures and shop standards during press operation.
- Trained new operators on printing workflow and equipment care.
Server/ Cook/ Cashier/ Baker
DV8 Kitchen and Bakery
Lexington, KY
08.2021 - 01.2023
- See Above.
- Greeted guests and presented menu recommendations at DV8 Kitchen and Bakery
- Took orders and relayed requests to kitchen and bakery teams
- Served food, pastries, and beverages with accurate table timing
Tugger Operator/ Material Handler
Trane
Lexington, KY
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Operated tugger carts to deliver Trane materials to production lines.
- Pulled parts from inventory using Kanban and line-side pull signals.
- Supplied assembly teams with correct components for Trane HVAC production.
- Loaded and unloaded parts from trailers, docks, and warehouse staging areas.
- Organized warehouse lanes and staging areas for smooth material flow.
- Inspected tugger equipment for safety before daily Trane operations.
- Followed set routes while driving the tuggers in order to minimize fuel consumption and maximize efficiency.
- Reported shortages, damage, and equipment issues to supervisors promptly.
- Followed Trane safety rules while moving materials through busy plant areas.
Server/Head Waiter
Saul Good Restaurant and Pub
Lexington, KY
07.2012 - 12.2018
- Greeted guests at restaurant and pub, presented menus, and described daily specials.
- Took food and drink orders accurately, using POS system for tableside service.
- Delivered meals, appetizers, and beverages promptly to dining room and bar.
- Checked guest needs regularly, refilled drinks, and resolved service concerns politely.
- Coordinated with kitchen and bar staff to support smooth service flow.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Processed payments, handled cash, and closed guest checks accurately.
- Prepared tables, maintained clean dining areas, and reset seating for next guests.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
Manager
The Coffee Pub
Lexington, KY
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Managed daily café operations at The Coffee Pub.
- Supervised baristas and front-of-house staff schedules.
- Managed café opening procedures and closing procedures for The Coffee Pub.
- Trained team members on drink preparation and service standards.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly and addressed issues.
- Reviewed sales reports and adjusted staffing and stock needs.
- Monitored inventory and ordered coffee, milk, and supplies.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety, and food handling standards.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Server/ Cook/ Manager
The Lafayette Club
Lexington, KY
09.2004 - 05.2010
- Greeted club members with polished service in dining and lounge areas.
- Presented menu selections and described daily features and beverage offerings.
- Took accurate food and drink orders using club service procedures.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to deliver courses promptly and correctly.
- Set and reset tables for private dining and special club events.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Directed and supervised kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
Education
GED -
Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY05-2024
Skills
- Food safety standards
- Dietary meal preparation
- Meal preparation
- Menu item preparation
- Portion control
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Inventory control
- Order management
- Detail-oriented
- Team collaboration
- Time optimization
- Issue resolution
- Client relations
Timeline
Housekeeper
Crothall Compass Health
01.2026 - Current
Certified Peer Support Specialist/Customer Service Associate
The Walker House
09.2025 - 12.2025
Cook/ Cashier/ Baker
DV8 Kitchen and Bakery
11.2024 - 08.2025
Patient Cook
HHS Mercy Health Hospital
12.2023 - 11.2024
Screen Printer/ Material Handler
Dualite Sales and Service
01.2023 - 12.2023
Server/ Cook/ Cashier/ Baker
DV8 Kitchen and Bakery
08.2021 - 01.2023
Tugger Operator/ Material Handler
Trane
01.2019 - 08.2021
Server/Head Waiter
Saul Good Restaurant and Pub
07.2012 - 12.2018
Manager
The Coffee Pub
08.2010 - 07.2012
Server/ Cook/ Manager
The Lafayette Club
09.2004 - 05.2010
GED -
Henry Clay High School