Shawn Martin
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
Highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills. I have several years of experience in a variety of positions; specifically in fast pace and high stress environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
University Of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
10.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract and top scrub floors.
Prep Cook
Barton Hills Country Club
Ann Arbor, MI
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
Cook
Gandy Dancer - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
Lifeguard
YMCA
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
Cook
West End Grill
Ann Arbor, United States
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Breakfast Cook
The Broken Egg
Ann Arbor, MI
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- left job due to Covid 19 closing the restaurant.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Washtenaw Community College
High School Diploma -
Pioneer High School
Ann Arbor, MI05.2014
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Cross-Departmental Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Good listening skills
- dedicated
Timeline
Custodian
University Of Michigan
10.2021 - Current
Breakfast Cook
The Broken Egg
10.2019 - 02.2020
Cook
West End Grill
11.2018 - 02.2021
Prep Cook
Barton Hills Country Club
06.2017 - 08.2018
Cook
Gandy Dancer - Ann Arbor
10.2016 - 08.2018
Lifeguard
YMCA
05.2014 - 07.2015
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Washtenaw Community College
High School Diploma -
Pioneer High School