Shawn Kelley
Portland,OR
Summary
Results-driven and self-motivated team member with a proven track record of reliability and pride in delivering high-quality work. Thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude and sense of humor. Skilled in identifying and resolving challenges effectively, committed to upholding safe and sanitary cooking practices, and ensuring an organized workspace. Expertise in operating cooking equipment and tools, combined with advanced food preparation techniques, ensures the delivery of exceptional meals in a timely manner.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
CKB Energy
Redmond, OR
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented efficient food preparation processes, reducing waste.
- Evaluated food quality standards, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Cook
Juniper Canyon Living
Redmond, OR
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Follow the culinary service director’s prep list to plan daily work
- Label ingredients and food items and stock pantry and refrigerator shelves in an organized manner
- Commitment to quality
- Multitasking
- Paying attention to detail, Cleanliness & knowledge of food safety
- Time management, Organization & interpersonal skills
Inventory Specialist/Assembler
Bass
Redmond, OR
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Compile and maintain records of quantity and type of materials, components, equipment and supplies.
- Count, sort, or weigh incoming items to verify incoming/outgoing items on requisition.
- Count material and post totals to ERP System.
- Verify records against physical count inventory.
- Adjust errors in count and/or investigate reason of discrepancy.
- Issue materials according to Job Bill Of Materials.
Family Caregiver
(ADP) Private Residence
Portland, OR
01.2011 - 06.2021
- Prepared daily meals tailored to dietary needs and health conditions
- Planned weekly meal prep to ensure balanced nutrition
- Maintained a clean, sanitary kitchen following food safety practices
- Managed grocery shopping, budgeting, and food inventory
- Assisted with feeding and monitored nutritional intake
- Adapted meals to meet medical and dietary restrictions
- Coordinated meal schedules with medication and care routines
- Observed and reported changes in eating habits or appetite
Cook
Oregon State Diner
Redmond, OR
02.2008 - 12.2010
- Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
- Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food
- Stock inventory appropriately
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Deli Counter Service
Safeway Service Deli
Redmond, OR
01.2007 - 02.2008
- Seeks opportunities to welcome, engage, serve and thank customers. Maintains an atmosphere of friendly, enthusiastic customer service with an emphasis of taking care of the customer.
- Takes orders, answers questions and performs suggestive selling.
- Stocks, straightens and rotates the deli full serve cases and hot food cases as well as the deli freezer sections, self-serve, dry goods, cheese island and bread shelve display areas.
- Prepares sandwiches, salads, etc. reading recipes, following instructions, mixing, washing, assembling, packaging product in containers, etc.
Short-Order Cook
Sizzler’s Restaurant
Redmond, OR
11.2005 - 01.2007
- Preparing and cooking food orders to meet product quality standards
- Food preparation and portioning
- Packaging all menu items and checking for product quality and consistency
- Cleaning including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counter-tops and sanitizing food areas
Education
Certificate -
Treasure Valley Community College
01-2010
Skills
- Cooking
- Customer service
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Frying
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cleaning and organization
- Supply restocking
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Timeline
Cook
CKB Energy
08.2023 - Current
Cook
Juniper Canyon Living
08.2022 - 07.2023
Inventory Specialist/Assembler
Bass
07.2021 - 07.2022
Family Caregiver
(ADP) Private Residence
01.2011 - 06.2021
Cook
Oregon State Diner
02.2008 - 12.2010
Deli Counter Service
Safeway Service Deli
01.2007 - 02.2008
Short-Order Cook
Sizzler’s Restaurant
11.2005 - 01.2007
Certificate -
Treasure Valley Community College