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Work History
Education
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Taren DeLong

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented pizza maker with a proven track record at Papa John's Pizza, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Recognized for enhancing order accuracy and fostering teamwork, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Adept at multitasking in fast-paced environments, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

Work History

Counter Service Pizza Maker

Papa John's Pizza
3322 Stadium Dr Unit C Kalamazoo, MI 49008 U.S.
02.2026 - Current
  • Prepared high-quality pizzas following standardized recipes and customer specifications.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely, ensuring cleanliness and adherence to health standards.
  • Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting shortages.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient service during peak hours.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Maintained work area cleanliness, adhering to food safety guidelines and sanitation practices.
  • Learned new menu items quickly, adapting production techniques for seasonal offerings.
  • Maintained a positive attitude under pressure, contributing to a pleasant working environment for both staff and customers alike.
  • Maintained sanitation of restaurant by mopping and sweeping floors, washing counters, and disposing of trash.
  • Provided responsive, exceptional service to customers by answering questions, making recommendations, providing samples and responding to requests.
  • Maintained a professional appearance and adhered to strict hygiene standards while handling food items.
  • Reduced order errors through effective communication between front-of-house staff and kitchen personnel.
  • Used manual and electronic kitchen appliances to clean, unwrap, slice and trim food products.
  • Used cash register to perform Number cash, credit and debit transactions per day.
  • Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
  • Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.

Education

No Degree -

Parchment High School
1916 G Ave E Kalamazoo, MI 49004 United States

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Food preparation
  • Order taking
  • Dough handling
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Ingredient preparation
  • Order accuracy
  • Food safety practices
  • Ingredient portioning
  • Pizza preparation
  • Safety procedures
  • Phone etiquette
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Complaint resolution
  • Inventory control
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Foodservice
  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Team player
  • Problem-solving
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Listening skills
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Multitasking
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Cleaning
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leadership
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Guest service
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Food safety
  • Money handling
  • Decision-making
  • Cash handling
  • Detail-oriented
  • Safe food handling
  • Relationship building
  • Customer relations
  • Team coordination
  • Dishwashing
  • Food handling
  • Team building
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Handling complaints
  • Cash register operation
  • Cash register operations
  • Task prioritization
  • Self motivation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Food presentation

Timeline

Counter Service Pizza Maker

Papa John's Pizza
02.2026 - Current

No Degree -

Parchment High School