Tarrence Jackson
New Port Richey
Summary
With a robust background in logistics and culinary sectors, notably at UPS, I excel in streamlining operations and enhancing team efficiency. My expertise in warehouse navigation and a proven ability to foster teamwork have significantly boosted productivity. I bring a keen eye for detail and a commitment to workplace safety, ensuring top-notch service delivery.
Experienced with preparing and cooking variety of dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment. Utilizes effective time management and multitasking skills to ensure efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of maintaining food safety standards and creating collaborative team atmosphere.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Carrabba's Restaurant
Lutz, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing innovative inventory tracking system.
- Collaborated with chef to develop new menu items, leading to increased diner interest and sales.
- Led kitchen safety workshop, resulting in zero accidents or injuries for year.
Pre-Loader
UPS
Clearwater, Florida
01.2012 - 01.2024
- Worked collaboratively with peers in order to maximize efficiency throughout the day's tasks
- Assembled various types of merchandise for shipment according to order specifications
- Organized shipments according to destination and customer requirements
- Maintained accurate inventory of all products received and shipped
- Sorted and organized incoming and outgoing shipments, verifying accuracy and completeness of orders
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with heavy materials following safety protocols
- Ensured compliance with internal policies regarding security procedures at the dock area
- Communicated effectively with supervisors concerning any problems encountered while preloading and unloading cargo
- Performed routine maintenance on material handling equipment
- Monitored loading dock activity in order to ensure that truck departures are on schedule
- Collaborated with team members to optimize efficiency in the warehouse
- Verified accuracy of incoming or outgoing merchandise against bills of lading or invoices
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded freight in a safe and timely manner
- Directed spouts and positioned receptacle bins, carts, or containers for loading
- Unloaded freight containers using hand tools, forklifts, and other material handling equipment
- Attached slings, hooks and other devices to lift cargo and guide loads
Prep Cook
Pssghettis
Clearwater, Florida
03.2010 - 06.2011
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment throughout the shift
- Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy against the bill of lading
- Maintained equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory was protected
- Accurately labeled containers according to company standards
- Performed quality control checks on products prior to shipment
- Prepared and affixed labels and tags to shipments, ensuring proper identification and tracking
- Followed safety regulations for hazardous materials handling when necessary
- Carried needed tools and supplies from storage and trucks and returned them after use
- Coordinated with other departments in order to ensure efficient loading and unloading process
- Developed an understanding of warehouse operations systems, processes, and procedures
- Assembled shipping crates in accordance with customer specifications
- Resolved conflicts between workers over job responsibilities in a professional manner
- Ensured optimal customer service through prompt attention to detail when producing hot entrees
- Demonstrated skill in preparing and cooking a wide variety of food items according to menu specifications, recipes and health regulations
- Consistently met deadlines for timely completion of meals without compromising quality or flavor
- Continuously updated knowledge base on current trends in the culinary industry through research activities
- Utilized strong problem-solving abilities to resolve any discrepancies that arose during meal preparation
- Prepared food items using quality predetermined method in quick and consistent manner
- Measured and mixed ingredients for sauces and dressings
- Effectively communicated with team members and management regarding tasks or issues related to the kitchen area
- Regulated temperature of ovens, broilers and grills
- Monitored food temperatures to support food safety
- Turned and stirred foods to confirm even cooking
- Proficiently operated commercial-grade kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, and other appliances
- Maintained clean, organized cook station in compliance with company standards, procedures, and sanitation requirements
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions accurately while adhering to safety protocols
- Followed established policies and procedures when preparing meals for customers
- Exhibited knowledge of proper food storage techniques to maximize freshness and prevent contamination
- Showed proficiency in measuring ingredients precisely to ensure consistency in taste and presentation of dishes
- Verified all food products were properly labeled and stored
- Kept clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces
Demolisher
Private contractor
Largo, Florida
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while ensuring adherence to hygiene standards
- Developed expertise in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for all kitchen areas
- Obtained daily production schedule and preparation requirements from chef
- Performed additional duties as assigned by the executive chef or head cook within specified timeframes
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
- Worked with hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols
- Removed hazardous materials from demolition sites in compliance with regulations
- Collaborated with other members of the team to ensure completion of tasks within specified timeframes
- Inspected completed demolition sites for any remaining debris or hazardous materials before leaving the premises
- Measured distances between walls or floors accurately using measuring tapes or laser levels
- Assembled and positioned equipment, explosives, and blasting caps in holes at specified depths and load perforating guns and torpedoes with explosives
- Identified potential hazards at demolition sites before beginning work
- Loaded debris onto trucks for removal from worksite following all required safety precautions
- Utilized a variety of hand-held power tools to remove woodwork, fixtures, siding, tile, drywall, flooring
Cook
Racos Grill
Clearwater, Florida
04.2009 - 07.2010
- Stirred and strained soups and sauces
- Followed recipes set by establishment to meet nutritional requirements
- Monitored food items, maintaining minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils
- Ensured accurate completion of paperwork related to food service operations
- Washed and sanitized hands throughout shift, promoting food safety and health requirements
- Monitored quality assurance standards throughout the shift; adjusting cooking times accordingly
- Adjusted food preparation techniques to accommodate for changing dietary needs
- Prepped items for various cooking methods by seasoning or marinating
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from guests or other departments
- Developed creative garnishes and presentations to enhance customer experiences
- Prepared large quantities of food items according to recipes or specific customer orders
Housekeeper
Bellview Biltmore
Bellair, Florida
01.2007 - 07.2007
- Handled cash transactions efficiently; ensuring accuracy when processing payments from customers
- Portioned food before cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
- Inspected kitchen equipment regularly for proper functioning; reporting any issues immediately
- Stored and rotated food products properly, maintaining freshness
- Adhered to safety protocols at all times while preparing meals for customers
- Monitored food preparation to ensure proper cooking techniques were utilized
- Cooked food according to recipes set by establishment
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends and best practices through attendance at workshops or seminars
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation
- Turned and stirred foods to confirm even cooking
- Operated industrial ovens, stoves and grills to prepare food
- Demonstrated new cooking techniques or equipment to staff
- Utilized sanitary methods to handle, prepare and serve food
- Observed proper plate presentation and garnish setup to meet plating requirements
- Assembled meal trays with foods in accordance with customers' diets
- Performed administrative duties such as ordering supplies or creating reports for management review
- Leveraged problem-solving skills to resolve any issues related to housekeeping operations
- Checked room appliances for proper functionality
- Cleaned rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners and shampooers
- Adaptable to new work environments and quickly learned new processes and procedures
- Respected guest property and privacy by changing cleaning schedules and returning misplaced items
- Kept storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy
- Carried out deep cleans in kitchens including ovens and fridges
- Demonstrated ability to clean and organize multiple rooms efficiently and effectively
- Applied knowledge of proper chemical usage when sanitizing bathrooms, kitchens
- Emptied trash cans and carried full trash bags to dumpsters and outside garbage bins
- Dust-mopped, vacuumed, and buffed floors to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Washed windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary
- Assigned duties to other staff and gave instructions regarding work methods and routines
- Sorted, counted and marked clean linens and stored in linen closets
- Prioritized work tasks and remained flexible to workload changes
- Cleaned and restocked restroom areas with towels and toiletries
- Inspected guest suites and public areas daily to ensure high standards of cleanliness
- Wiped down windows and mirrors with glass cleaner
Education
High School Diploma -
Clearwater Highschool
Clearwater06.2009
Skills
- Proper lifting techniques
- Cleaning and organization
- Package handling
- Order Picking
- Workplace Safety
- Adaptable to change
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Navigation
- Labeling Accuracy
- Repackaging
- Vehicle loading
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Willing to Learn
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Highly motivated
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listener
- Food preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Food safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen sanitization
- Knife skills
- Kitchen station setup
- Kitchen sanitation
- Following cooking methods
- Deep fryer operation
- Kitchen organization
- Quality control
- Kitchen operations
- Line management
- Grilling techniques
- Workload management
- Ingredient preparation
- Food safety standards
Timeline
Line Cook
Carrabba's Restaurant
09.2024 - Current
Pre-Loader
UPS
01.2012 - 01.2024
Prep Cook
Pssghettis
03.2010 - 06.2011
Cook
Racos Grill
04.2009 - 07.2010
Demolisher
Private contractor
01.2009 - 12.2010
Housekeeper
Bellview Biltmore
01.2007 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
Clearwater Highschool