Troy Cooley
Arden,NC
Summary
Reliable laborer ready for challenging work in outdoor environments. Works great in any weather and always shows up on time. Offers skills in landscaping and building basic outdoor features to meet clients' needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Charles George VA Medical Center
Asheville, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to patients.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment, working with teammates to maintain a high patient satisfaction rate.
- Communicated effectively with staff regarding patrons' food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Food Service Worker
Charles George VA Medical Center
Asheville, NC
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Greeted patients upon arrival in their rooms when delivering meals.
- Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas, including the dish room, kitchen, and storage areas.
- Set up, restocked, and cleaned prep areas.
- Performed opening and closing duties as assigned by management.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive patient experiences.
Tree Farmer/Landscaper
Mitchell Jones
Tuxedo, NC
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Established relationships with vendors for purchasing supplies at competitive prices.
- Provided routine care for various plants.
- Organized plant stocks for optimal growth and transported to displays when ready for customer sales.
- Cared for and maintained plants in different climate-controlled areas.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to agronomic recommendations.
- Sowed seeds, planted seedlings, and transplanted crops by hand or with mechanized equipment.
- Protected environmental areas, team members and consumers from harm by closely monitoring chemical applications and production techniques.
- Inspected facilities daily to comply with health, sanitation and safety standards and maintain agricultural biodiversity across farm.
- Irrigated crops manually or using automated systems such as pivots or sprinklers.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm machinery and equipment.
- Identified plants, pests, and weeds to determine selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Positioned and monitored plant irrigation systems.
- Applied pesticides according to safety regulations to control pests and diseases affecting plants.
- Displayed excellent customer service skills when interacting with clients.
- Worked with the owner to determine the nursery's needs.
- Operated tractors and other agricultural equipment to cultivate fields or prepare land for planting.
- Inspected facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, performing necessary maintenance work.
- Weeded, thinned and pruned crops to verify proper sunlight and growth.
- Analyzed weather forecasts and determined the best times for planting and harvesting operations.
- Set up and operated heavy farm machinery and equipment to till soil, fertilize and apply herbicides and pesticides.
- Maintained farm machinery, tools, and buildings in good working order.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
TC Roberson High School
Asheville, NC06-2021
Skills
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Order prioritization
- Food safety oversight
- Surface cleaning
- Contamination prevention
- Food handling
- Multitasking and organization
- Dietary restriction support
- Labor management
- Positive and professional
- Problem-solving
- New hire training
- Customer service
- Farm machinery operation
- Worker training
- Grounds maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Customer relations
- Irrigation techniques
- Mechanical maintenance
- Farm operations management
Certification
- CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
Charles George VA Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Food Service Worker
Charles George VA Medical Center
11.2022 - 09.2023
Tree Farmer/Landscaper
Mitchell Jones
06.2020 - 11.2022
- CPR Certified
High School Diploma -
TC Roberson High School
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