Prep Cook
Travonte Jones-Coleman
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Cicero,IL
8
Years of experience
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Comfortable moving heavy loads manually, Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Work History
Package Handler
1 Year- Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles with manual and powered equipment.
- Organized packages according to type, size, destination, and other specifications.
- Followed safety procedures when operating heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Reported any lost or damaged items to supervisors immediately upon discovery.
- Inspected packages for damages or defects and recorded any issues found.
- Resolved conveyor system issues by clearing jams and blockages.
Cook
1 Year 4 Months- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Prep Cook
1 Year- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
Sales Associate
6 Months- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Adapted sales strategies based on customer interactions and feedback to improve results.
Lead Cook
2 Years- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Provided guidance during meal rushes in order to maintain an organized workflow within the kitchen area.
- Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
- Stood in for other members of kitchen staff.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Truck loading
Heavy Lifting
Warehouse Safety
Shipping and receiving
Package scanning
Sorting Packages
Workplace Cleanliness
Label Reading
Teamwork and Collaboration
Cooking
Recipe modification
Food presentation
Recipe-based cooking
Food handling
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Prep Cook
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Package Handler
FedEx
12.2023 - 12.2024
Cook
Blaze Pizza
07.2022 - 11.2023
Sales Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
01.2022 - 07.2022
Lead Cook
Top Golf
01.2019 - 01.2021
West Aurora High School
High School Diploma