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Veles Fanning

Cook
Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Detail-oriented culinary professional with over four years of experience in fast-paced kitchens and food service environments. Expertise in food preparation, sanitation practices, inventory management, and support for high-volume operations ensures efficiency and quality in every task. A strong passion for food as a means of connection and community support drives a commitment to excellence in culinary endeavors. Dedicated to fostering a positive dining experience while upholding the highest standards of safety and service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Staff/ Cashier

Dean’s Mediterranean Imports
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Handled front-counter cashier duties and customer service
  • Stocked shelves and labeled products accurately
  • Operated POS system and restocked merchandise
  • Assisted in food prep and catering events
  • Unloaded deliveries, rotated stock, and maintained cleanliness

Food Assembler/ Line Cook

Fusabowl
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Prepared sushi and other dishes to recipe standards
  • Followed portion control and food safety procedures
  • Assisted with kitchen prep and maintained a clean station
  • Worked in sync with kitchen team during peak hours

Retail Associate/ Bagger

Kroger
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted customers and operated register
  • Bagged groceries, restocked shelves, and retrieved carts
  • Handled fragile/perishable items with care
  • Helped enforce store safety and loss prevention

Package Handler

UPS / FedEx Express
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Loaded/unloaded trucks efficiently
  • Kept work area organized and followed safety protocols
  • Tracked shipments and maintained accurate counts

Grill Cook/ Crew Member

Chipotle Mexican Grill
03.2018 - 05.2021
  • Prepped and cooked food to safety and portion standards
  • Took orders, handled payments, and maintained customer service
  • Upsold menu items and handled special dietary requests

Education

GED -

General Educational Development
Cincinnati, United States
05.2001 -

Skills

Food preparation skills

Food service efficiency

Catering Support

Commercial kitchen cleaning

Sales support in retail

Customer Service

Stocking

Cost analysis and pricing

Inventory

POS operating

Loading and Unloading Freight Trucks

Payment processing

Timeline

Kitchen Staff/ Cashier

Dean’s Mediterranean Imports
10.2024 - 07.2025

Food Assembler/ Line Cook

Fusabowl
06.2023 - 12.2023

Retail Associate/ Bagger

Kroger
10.2022 - 05.2023

Package Handler

UPS / FedEx Express
05.2022 - 11.2022

Grill Cook/ Crew Member

Chipotle Mexican Grill
03.2018 - 05.2021

GED -

General Educational Development
05.2001 -
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