Tonya Mills
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
waters Edge Winery & Bistro
Elizabethtown, KY
07.2022 - Current
- Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Carved ham, turkey and roast beef for use in sandwiches and buffet carving station.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries, and cookies.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to
- Produce quality dishes, recipes.
Service Associate 2
Ups Supply Chains Solutions
Elizabethtown, KY
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout the day..
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policy.
- Completed assigned tasks within established time frames.
- Adhered to all safety regulations when handling merchandise or operating equipment.
- Assisted with training new associates on processes and procedures.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss goals and objectives.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Leading and maintaining a production line.
Production Worker
modern Plating coat and finishes
Elizabethtown, KY
03.2017 - 10.2019
- I was essential in the chroming and plating of screws and bolts for customers.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Verified accuracy of finished products against work orders or blueprints.
- Operated forklift to move materials and finished products within warehouse.
- Utilized computer software programs to record details related to production process.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
- Communicated with team members regarding tasks assigned during shift.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mendon Jr. & Sr. High
Mendon, MI05-1994
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Safety compliance
- Hazardous material handling
- Materials handling
- Forklift certification
- Assembly procedures
- Workplace cleanliness
- Assembly line expertise
- Cross-training
- Packing and shipping
- Counting accuracy
- Equipment operation
- Heavy lifting
- Quality inspection
- Basic math skills
Certification
- Pito Equiptment certified
Timeline
Line Cook
waters Edge Winery & Bistro
07.2022 - Current
Service Associate 2
Ups Supply Chains Solutions
08.2021 - Current
Production Worker
modern Plating coat and finishes
03.2017 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Mendon Jr. & Sr. High
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