Solomon McCray
Ocala,FL
Summary
Well-rounded multitasker skilled in customer service and order placement. Motivated and energetic individual with 10+ years of hands-on experience maintaining food quality services and functions. Outstanding communicator, goal-oriented and proactive.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
18th South
Ocala, FL
04.2023 - Current
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
Head Chef
The District School Board of Collier County
Ocala, FL
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding hygiene and sanitation practices.
Wearhouse Loader
McLane Food Service
Ocala, FL
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Unloaded incoming shipments using a hand-truck or pallet jack.
- Prepared orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
- Labeled items with identifying information before storing them away properly.
- Stacked empty pallets and containers in designated areas for reuse or disposal.
- Assisted with cycle counts as needed to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Checked shipments against purchase order specifications prior to loading on truck.
Distrubioton Sorter/Filler Operator
Walmart Distribution Center
Auburn, IN
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed the sorting of incoming and outgoing materials to ensure accuracy.
- Processed orders quickly and efficiently while adhering to safety protocols.
- Inspected items for damage, defects or discrepancies prior to sorting.
- Collaborated with other sorters in order to meet daily production goals.
- Organized sorted items into designated areas for further processing or shipment.
- Operated forklift equipment to move heavy materials around the warehouse.
- Performed quality control checks on all sorted items before packing them away.
- Maintained accurate records of received and shipped items using company software systems.
- Loaded and unloaded boxes from conveyor belts onto pallets for transport purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Marion High School
Reddick, FL06-2000
Skills
- Ingredient Selection
- Budgeting and cost control
- Food science
- Performance Assessments
- Inventory Rotation
- Food Safety Regulations
- Heat control
- Vendor Relations
- Food Safety
- Equipment Maintenance
- Purchasing
- Waste Reduction
- Workflow Optimization
- Cost Management
- Food preparation techniques
- Production deadline management
- Materials handling and transport
- Package loading
- Stock allocation
- Reading Comprehension
- Product Sorting
- Warehouse Safety
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Records Maintenance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Chef
18th South
04.2023 - Current
Head Chef
The District School Board of Collier County
04.2022 - 04.2023
Wearhouse Loader
McLane Food Service
04.2022 - 04.2023
Distrubioton Sorter/Filler Operator
Walmart Distribution Center
04.2019 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
North Marion High School
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