Shaun MacDonald
Belmont,NC
Summary
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 working hard.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator/Material Handler
Unified Global Packaging Group Inc.
Sutton, MA
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Proven Experience as a machine operator
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Understanding of production procedures
- Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g Constant use of protective gear)
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Physical stamina and strength
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree is a plus.
Order Picker/Packer
Goya Foods
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Worked as a Freezer/ Warehouse picker and pallet Wrapper for a Latin American Food Company
- Cleaned and Maintained Freezer
- Wrapped pallets and Helped team to prepare pallets For Shipment.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Labeled products, and rotated Stock
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
Grill/Fry Cook
Golden Greek Restaurant & Pub
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked as a Line Cook/grill cook in a Greek Restuarant that served Various dinner platters, (Such as Fish and Chips, Chicken Tenders, And Seafood Dinners, French Fries)
- Responsible For preparing and Filling orders to Specification as Directed by order
- Maintained and Restocked all Foods and freezer items so that there were plenty of Supply for Each Shift
- Spent time cleaning and Ordering Freezer.
Line Cook and Prep Cook
Chili's
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Worked as a line cook and part of a Fast-Paced Environment and cooked and prepared delicious Mexican American Food
- Fried and Grilled Chicken, beef, and Other Meats
- Fried tortilla Chips and Put away for later on in Shift
- Stocked and Maintain Cabinet Refrigerator with Fresh ingredients.
Grill Cook/Prep Cook
Papa Gino's
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Worked as a Grill cook/ prep Cook in a Pizza/ Grinder Shop
- And prepped pastas, Salads, Sauces, Cut Vegetables, Opened Cans, and Maintained Stock Refrigerator
- Cook and prepared Hot & Cold Grinders and Sub's
- Maintained area and Sweep and Mop Kitchen and Service area
- Cooked and used Kitchen Equipment including Stovetop Griddle, Fryolator, and Toaster oven
- Stocked bar with Fresh Meats and Cheeses and Vegetables for Sandwiches.
Line Cook/Fry Cook
Applebee's
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Worked as line Cook/Grill
- Prepped as needed (Often), Started off as a line cook
- Grilled, Fried, and Prepared Hot Foods and Dinners
- Made Salads, Chicken taco's, Macaroni & Cheese, and Various other Platters
- Prepped Veggie, Rice, and Hamburgers prior and During shift at the specifications of the restaurant
- Cleaned during and After Shift the Equipment and all Kitchen plates, and Food Trays
- Cleaning and Operating of Fry Machine.
General Laborer
Superior Bakery
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Worked as a Bread Maker, Filling Trays with product off a Bread Making machine
- Worked along with others to maintain and Package Bread and Rolls
- Moved racks and other Equipment to be packaged
- Stood For 12 Hours Shifts and Had to Follow Orders from Supervisor.
Education
Culinary Arts Diploma - Culinary Arts
Penobscot Job Corps
Bangor, ME11.2015
Culinary Arts Degree - Culinary Arts
Penobscot Job corps
Bangor, ME09.2015
High School Diploma -
Southbridge High School
Southbridge, MA06.2012
High school diploma -
Woodstock Academy
Woodstock, CT11.2010
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Banquet Experience
- Food Safety
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Cooking
- Culinary Experience
- Materials Handling
- Grilling
- Blueprint reading
Additional Information
2014 A.E.D Certification (CPR & First Aid Training), 2015 Serve Safe Food-Handler Certification (Safety Handler)
Personal Information
Title: Culinary Professional
Timeline
Machine Operator/Material Handler
Unified Global Packaging Group Inc.
04.2019 - 05.2021
Order Picker/Packer
Goya Foods
02.2018 - 03.2019
Grill/Fry Cook
Golden Greek Restaurant & Pub
06.2017 - 12.2017
Line Cook and Prep Cook
Chili's
10.2016 - 10.2017
Grill Cook/Prep Cook
Papa Gino's
06.2015 - 09.2016
Line Cook/Fry Cook
Applebee's
05.2015 - 09.2016
General Laborer
Superior Bakery
05.2015 - 07.2016
Culinary Arts Diploma - Culinary Arts
Penobscot Job Corps
Culinary Arts Degree - Culinary Arts
Penobscot Job corps
High School Diploma -
Southbridge High School
High school diploma -
Woodstock Academy