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Thalamus Elzy

Chicago,IL

Summary

Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Whowannapho Vietnamese Lounge, I excel in kitchen management and team leadership. Skilled in cooking techniques and sanitation procedures, I significantly enhanced food quality and safety. My collaborative spirit and ability to multitask have consistently improved operational efficiency and waste reduction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook Shift Leader

Whowannapho Vietnamese Lounge
04.2022 - 03.2024
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
  • Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.

Sanitation Crew Member

Gold Standard Baking Inc.
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • Maintained neat, clean and sanitized work areas.
  • Reduced the risk of cross-contamination by properly cleaning and sanitizing equipment, surfaces, and utensils.
  • Followed company and OSHA safety protocols for handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
  • Reassembled production lines to restore production with minimal downtime.
  • Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
  • Collected, sorted, and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.

Sanitation Worker

Chicago Meat Authority
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Maintained a sanitary environment with daily inspections and timely maintenance of assigned areas.
  • Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Enhanced cleanliness by thoroughly sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing various surfaces in public spaces.

Education

High School Diploma -

Martin Luther King High School
Chicago, IL
06.1994

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Cooking techniques
  • Kitchen organization
  • Food storage
  • Food preparation
  • Quality control
  • Meal preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Knife skills
  • Recipe creation
  • Kitchen management
  • Food pairing
  • Menu planning
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Food presentation
  • Ordering supplies
  • Team collaboration
  • Food handling safety

Timeline

Cook Shift Leader

Whowannapho Vietnamese Lounge
04.2022 - 03.2024

Sanitation Crew Member

Gold Standard Baking Inc.
12.2019 - 01.2021

Sanitation Worker

Chicago Meat Authority
01.2019 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Martin Luther King High School
Thalamus Elzy