Tavaris Walker
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Cook with expertise in food preparation, kitchen organization, and safety handling. Enhances service efficiency while maintaining cleanliness in fast-paced environments. Collaborates effectively with team members to ensure timely food service and customer satisfaction, supported by strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Bruger King
Margate, Florida
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Coordinated food orders to align kitchen output with cook and delivery times, enhancing service efficiency.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment with team, contributing to high customer satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure prompt food service during peak hours, supporting overall operational flow.
Warehouse Worker
Costco
West Palm Beach, Florida
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for timely delivery or pickup.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Organized stock shelves to enhance retrieval efficiency and streamline inventory management.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment in compliance with safety standards.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
Skilled Laborer
Underground Utilities Crop
Sarasota, Florida
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Installed and repaired water and sewer lines, ensuring reliable service for customers.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Utilized specialized tools to assist in the precise location of underground utilities.
- Followed blueprints and specifications for utility installations accurately.
- Operated power tools and equipment to complete assigned tasks.
- Constructed scaffolding, ladders, and other structures, supporting safe and compliant work environments.
- Measured, cut and bent metal pieces using hand tools or machinery.
- Used various types of power saws to cut wood beams into desired shapes and sizes.
- Excavated ditches or trenches, backfilled and compacted earth to meet grade specifications, facilitating subsequent construction activities.
Education
GED -
DOC
Miami, FL08-2002
Skills
- Food preparation
- Recipe execution
- Food presentation
- Culinary presentation
- Garnishing techniques
- Safety handling
- Kitchen organization
- Inventory management
- Order fulfillment
- Kitchen maintenance
- Cooking tools management
- Multi-tasking abilities
- Team collaboration
- Power and hand tools
- Demolition
Timeline
Cook
Bruger King
01.2026 - 05.2026
Warehouse Worker
Costco
02.2025 - 12.2025
Skilled Laborer
Underground Utilities Crop
02.2022 - 08.2024
GED -
DOC