Travis Kanard
Greenville,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented Prep Cook with a proven track record in high-volume fast food environments. Expertise encompasses various cooking methods and station management, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional food presentation. Committed to fostering teamwork and collaboration to consistently deliver quality results. Proven skills in receiving, moving and stocking merchandise. Efficient, accurate, and hardworking team player knowledgeable about grocery stocking and rotation procedures. Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds. Reliable Stocker skilled in carrying store products. Proficient in interpreting stocking instructions and shelving products accurately. Dedicated worker consistently arrives at work on time with friendly attitude. Brings several years of retail experience. Hardworking and punctual professional works in fast-paced, physically-demanding jobs while standing and moving for long hours. Physically fit and diligent with strong commitment to team and business success. Focused on exceeding productivity and service objectives every day.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Zaxbys
Greenville, SC
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Rapidly mastered menu updates, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Executed food preparation tasks while adhering to specific recipes and standards.
Stocking Associate
Walmart
Greenville, SC
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Issued supplies, materials and products to team members based on information from requisitions.
- Examined products for damage or imperfections, removing defective items per supervisor instructions.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Arranged product on shelves following merchandising guidelines.
- Ensured workplace safety by keeping areas neat and orderly at all times.
- Coordinated storage spaces to maintain order and accessibility.
- Stocked merchandise by UPC codes and read labels to match.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
- Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations.
- Coordinated with management to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Ensured all products were correctly priced and tagged before stocking shelves.
- Performed inventory counts of merchandise on a regular basis.
- Broke down and discarded empty packaging and boxes after stocking products.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Maintained cleanliness of sales floor, including sweeping, dusting, and mopping as needed.
- Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
- Operated tracking scanners to update and maintain accurate inventory information.
Court Monitor
Big Air Trampoline Park
Greenville, SC
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed cross-departmental coordination for initiatives involving trampoline operations.
- Built relationships with members and guests and created welcoming and warm environment that promoted future visits.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure it meets industry standards for safety and performance.
- Offered guest support with an energetic demeanor for memorable encounters.
- Communicated well with young children, parents, other adults and fellow team members to smoothly handle guest and business needs.
- Welcomed, greeted and interacted with members and guests and verified proper equipment operation.
- Monitored jumpers to prevent unsafe behavior, such as double bouncing or flipping.
- Managed queues and flow of guests, maintaining order and efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness around ride area, ensuring a pleasant environment for guests.
- Trained new employees on ride operations, pointing out safety mechanisms and features.
Cook
Rapid Fired Pizza
Greenville, SC
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southside
Greenville, SC05-2025
Skills
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Stock Management
- Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
- Compliance With Safety Standards
- Effective Time Management
- Cooking
- Time management
Certification
- Osha Certified
- Microburst Certified
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
Zaxbys
08.2024 - 04.2025
Stocking Associate
Walmart
10.2023 - 04.2024
Court Monitor
Big Air Trampoline Park
03.2022 - 08.2023
Cook
Rapid Fired Pizza
10.2021 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Southside