Steven Barnes II
Seward ,AK
Summary
Responsible Reliable worker, punctual and polite. I am always willing to arrive early and always willing to work late. I have been told that im a work horse. I rarely complain, I rarely request time off. When properly motivated I certainly finish the Job.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook / Fry-cook
Breeze-in Restaurant
Seward, AK
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Cooked meats, fish, poultry or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying or grilling.
- Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
- Maintained records of daily food usage in accordance with health regulations.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
Fry Cook
Chinooks Restaurant
Seward, AK
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Stocked and restocked food items on the line.
- Adhered to company policies regarding proper food storage, labeling and rotation of stock.
- Maintained a clean work area by washing dishes, utensils, equipment and counters throughout shift.
- Cleaned frying vats after every shift using approved degreasing solutions.
- Assisted in unloading deliveries from trucks or vans when needed.
- Operated deep fryers safely while cooking food items as per customer requests.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on fryers including oil level monitoring.
- Prepared menu items such as french fries, onion rings, fish, chicken and other deep fried foods.
- Inspected fryers regularly to ensure optimal performance and temperature levels.
Lead Custodian
Alaska SeaLife Center
Seward, AK
04.2016 - 03.2022
- Inspected work areas regularly to identify potential hazards or maintenance needs.
- Conducted regular audits of restrooms and common areas to ensure they are properly stocked with supplies at all times.
- Supervised a team of custodians to ensure tasks were completed according to safety regulations and quality standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure cleanliness standards were met.
- Trained new employees in proper use of cleaning products, equipment operation, safety procedures, and customer service protocols.
- Facilitated communication between department heads regarding shared resources or facilities usage requests.
- Provided support in special projects such as carpet cleaning, floor refinishing, furniture moving, window washing.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations related to the use of hazardous chemicals or other materials used in the course of custodial duties.
- Maintained inventory of custodial equipment and materials; ordered additional supplies as needed.
- Performed daily custodial duties, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and waxing floors; cleaning windows; emptying garbage cans; and restocking supplies.
- Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
- Performed landscaping tasks and removed litter to maintain grounds.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
Breakfast Cook
Marina in the harbor
Seward, AK
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Prepared and cooked breakfast foods such as eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast, omelets, waffles and other items according to recipes.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
- Collaborated with other cooks to ensure that orders were prepared quickly yet accurately.
- Ensured proper storage of food items at appropriate temperatures.
- Adhered to portion sizes specified in recipes while preparing breakfast meals.
- Stocked food supplies in the kitchen.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Table Busser
Denny's Restaurant
Fairbanks, AK
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Stocked bussing stations with supplies such as napkins, straws, and condiments.
- Set up and reset dining room tables with linens, silverware, dishes, condiments, and other items.
- Inspected all table surfaces to make sure they were free of debris before seating new guests.
- Replenished water glasses throughout the course of a meal.
- Maintained sanitation standards in all areas of the restaurant.
- Swept floors around tables after guests had left to ensure cleanliness.
- Removed dirty plates and utensils between courses of a meal.
- Performed side work duties such as restocking silverware bins and refilling salt shakers.
- Took out garbage bags filled with trash from bussing stations regularly.
- Cleaned spilled food or drink from table surfaces as soon as possible.
- Bussed used dishes off of tables when guests had finished meals.
Dishwasher /Kitchen Prep Cook
Rays waterfront bar and grill
Seward, AK
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
Baker
Safeway
Seward, AK
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Stocked shelves with freshly-baked goods throughout the day as needed.
- Packaged finished products into boxes or containers for delivery or sale in store.
- Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
- Decorated cakes with icing, sprinkles and other edible decorations.
- Measured out ingredients accurately to ensure consistent product quality.
- Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such as breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Checked baked goods periodically during baking process to ensure desired results were achieved.
- Ensured that all health regulations were followed at all times while working in the kitchen.
- Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
- Operated doughnut-making machinery to mix, knead, roll and cut dough for doughnuts.
- Followed established safety procedures while working around hot oil or other hazardous materials.
- Utilized appropriate personal protective equipment when working around hot oil.
Dishwasher /Kitchen Prep Cook
Rays Waterfront Bar and Grill
Seward, AK
05.2008 - 09.2008
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
Dishwasher /Kitchen Prep Cook
Rays waterfront bar and grill
Seward, AK
05.2007 - 09.2007
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
Dishwasher /Kitchen Prep Cook
Bakery in the harbor
Seward, AK
05.2006 - 09.2006
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
Farm Hand
Westwind Farms
Windham, ME
05.2004 - 08.2004
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Participated in the loading and unloading of harvested products and supplies.
Dishwasher
Apollo Restaurant
Seward, AK
05.2001 - 08.2001
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
- Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
Dishwasher
Cristos palace
Seward, AK
05.2000 - 07.2000
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
Dishwasher
Marina coffee shop
Seward, AK
05.1999 - 09.1999
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
Dishwasher
Thorns showcase lounge
Seward, AK
05.1998 - 09.1998
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
- Unloaded trucks to move food and supplies from delivery vehicle to storage areas.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
Education
GED -
AVTEC - Alaska's Institute of Technology
Seward, AK02-2007
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Punctual
- Event Support
- Staff Supervision [One subordenet]
- Cleaning procedures
- Sanitation expertise [During Covid 2020-2021 I was tasked with Special training with the use of a chemical sprayer that insured the proper disinfectant solution to remove pathogens and viruses
Certification
- Construction trades certification AVTEC 2014
- Plumbing trades certification AVTEC 2015
Timeline
Prep Cook / Fry-cook
Breeze-in Restaurant
06.2023 - 08.2023
Fry Cook
Chinooks Restaurant
06.2022 - 08.2022
Lead Custodian
Alaska SeaLife Center
04.2016 - 03.2022
Breakfast Cook
Marina in the harbor
06.2014 - 09.2014
Table Busser
Denny's Restaurant
10.2010 - 03.2011
Dishwasher /Kitchen Prep Cook
Rays waterfront bar and grill
05.2009 - 08.2009
Baker
Safeway
08.2008 - 05.2009
Dishwasher /Kitchen Prep Cook
Rays Waterfront Bar and Grill
05.2008 - 09.2008
Dishwasher /Kitchen Prep Cook
Rays waterfront bar and grill
05.2007 - 09.2007
Dishwasher /Kitchen Prep Cook
Bakery in the harbor
05.2006 - 09.2006
Farm Hand
Westwind Farms
05.2004 - 08.2004
Dishwasher
Apollo Restaurant
05.2001 - 08.2001
Dishwasher
Cristos palace
05.2000 - 07.2000
Dishwasher
Marina coffee shop
05.1999 - 09.1999
Dishwasher
Thorns showcase lounge
05.1998 - 09.1998
GED -
AVTEC - Alaska's Institute of Technology
- Construction trades certification AVTEC 2014
- Plumbing trades certification AVTEC 2015
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