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Sharon Durden

Stocker, Waitress, Cook, Caregiver
Victoria,TX

Summary

Responsible Stocker with excellent blocking, facing and customer service skills coupled with 30 years of experience. Fast worker with attention to detail and completeness. Enthusiastic individual experienced in stocking shelves for variety of organizations. Offering engaging and pleasant personality combined with background building customer relationships. Hardworking stocker, waitress, cook, and manager with over 30 years of experience in different fields of a working environment, delivering accurate inventory management in a variety of multiple environments. Facilitate productivity and prevent shortages through efficient receiving, processing and distribution of merchandise. Skilled in strategic inventory organization and tagging. Complete efficient and well-organized stock replenishment with appealing displays to drive sales. Smoothly locate and palletize desired stock to support timely floor stocking. Driven and team-oriented with good sense of business and customer needs. Determined professional with dedication to hard work and team player attitude. Offers strong inventory management and product packaging abilities. Punctual and focused with physical strength to accommodate lifts up to 50 pounds. Focused Stocker considered a team player and reliable employee. Customer service-oriented and committed to quality assurance. Pursuing a role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Diligent cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to meeting every preparation and service need. Motivated cook, and waitress offering over 20 years of experience in food preparation. High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills. High-performing Chef offering up to 20 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Talented manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Stripes
Victoria, TX
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances to verify proper working order, including commercial fryers, steamers, ovens and ranges.
  • Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Stocker

Cimarron Express
Victoria, TX
11.2016 - 12.2017
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
  • Applied proper safety procedures in warehouse, stockroom and store and immediately informed management of safety concerns.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills and understanding of packing slip processing requirements.
  • Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Removed all debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
  • Maintained fitness in order to move merchandise efficiently and safely.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Changed sales floor signs to show current pricing and support product promotions.
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
  • Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
  • Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.

Cook, Waitress, and a Manager

Coleto Inn Bar And Grill
Victoria, TX
02.2007 - 09.2016
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Prepared hot and cold beverages to highest standard while providing guests with legendary customer service.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
  • Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances to verify proper working order, including commercial fryers, steamers, ovens and ranges.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness, sending back to be washed again when necessary.

Education

GED -

Aransas Pass High School
Aransas Pass, TX
08.1981 - 05.1985

Skills

    Stocking and replenishing

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Timeline

Cook

Stripes
01.2018 - 04.2018

Stocker

Cimarron Express
11.2016 - 12.2017

Cook, Waitress, and a Manager

Coleto Inn Bar And Grill
02.2007 - 09.2016

GED -

Aransas Pass High School
08.1981 - 05.1985
Sharon DurdenStocker, Waitress, Cook, Caregiver