Volley Ott Tedrick
Gate City,VA
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with experience at Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits, excelling in food preparation and kitchen sanitation.
Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and maintain high food safety standards, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Adaptable and detail-oriented, committed to reducing food waste and optimizing service delivery.
Excel in fast-paced environments using strong communication skills, adaptability, and teamwork to ensure seamless operations.
Overview
55
55
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Worker
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
Kingsport, Tennessee
11.2025 - Current
- Prepared and served food items according to safety and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas and kitchen equipment throughout shifts.
- Operated kitchen equipment for cooking, frying, and baking menu items.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient food production during peak hours.
- Followed health guidelines to maintain safe food handling practices consistently.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Prevented spoilage and cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and storage areas.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
- Assisted with unloading deliveries from suppliers into storage areas.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Food Service Technician
Taco Bell
Gate City, Virginia
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Ceased employment due to two knee replacements.
- Operated kitchen equipment to prepare food items efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
- Monitored food quality and adhered to safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to meet customer demands effectively.
- Assisted in managing waste disposal following health guidelines.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper functioning prior to use.
- Operated large-scale commercial cooking equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, steamers, kettles.
- Prepared ingredients for menu items in accordance with established recipes.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and established standards.
- Checked temperatures of freezers and refrigerators regularly to maintain optimal conditions.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas by sweeping, mopping, and wiping down surfaces.
- Received deliveries from vendors ensuring that all products are fresh and properly stored.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
Contract construction/maintenance technician
Independent Contractor, Randy Bell
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- Troubleshot issues to identify root causes and implement solutions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
General construction/carpenter duties
Randy Belk Construction
03.2010 - 04.2011
Cement work forming sidewalks and curbs, asphalt work and pipeline work
Reynolds Inliner LLC
07.2007 - 10.2009
Construction
Above Timberline LLC
02.2007 - 07.2007
Cement work forming sidewalks and curbs, asphalt work and pipeline work
Reynolds Inliner LLC
02.2006 - 10.2006
Pressman
Daily Sentinel
Grand Junction, CO
06.1976 - 01.2006
House Building
Tedrick Construction and Manry Construction
01.1971 - 01.1976
- Wood Construction House Building (mentor)
- Carpentry and cement experience over a lifetime
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Grand Junction, CO06-1972
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Grand Junction, CO06-1972
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Equipment operation
- Food safety compliance
- Menu item cooking
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Waste management
- Inventory control
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Food waste reduction techniques
- Food portioning control
- Waste and trash disposal
- Professional appearance maintenance
- Temperature control
- Hot table management
- Team oriented
Certification
N.C.C.E.R. Heavy Equipment Operator Certification, #107084
Hobbies and Interests
- Horseback Riding
- Skiing
- Camping
- Hunting
- Canoeing
- Handyman Crafts
- Flower Gardens
- Church Service
Projects
Completed total remodel of three houses. The first was a 35-year old house located in Englewood, TN. Renovation work included kitchen remodeling, installing new cabinets, new plumbing; adding a half bath and remodeling two full bathrooms. Installed laminate flooring, painted, installed crown molding throughout the home. Total remodeling of staircase. House was sold. Remodeled a house in Bristol, TN and that house was sold in 2015. Bought a house in Gate City, VA and remodeled it, renovating kitchen, bathrooms, new flooring and tile work throughout. Painted the house inside and out. That house was sold in 11/20. Worked on my log cabin home where I currently reside and it was completed on 05/04/21.
References
- NHC, 306 Guthrie Road, Athens, TN, 37303, 423-745-1111
- Randy Belk Construction, 4520 N. State Road 37, Orleans, IN, 47452, 812-865-3232
- Reynolds Inliner, LLC, 3750 Corporate Woods Drive, Vestavia, AL, 35242, 812-583-1450
- Taco Bell, 737-209-7402
Primary Assets
- Demonstrated achiever with a work history that consistently shows dependability, honesty, and reliability
- Skilled at learning new concepts, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively
- Dependable
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
Service Volunteer for church's addiction recovery program. Provide service when members move in or out of the area. Provide service at Kitchen of Hope giving out food to those in need. Provide meals to church missionaries and transportation to members who need rides.
Timeline
Food Service Worker
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
11.2025 - Current
Food Service Technician
Taco Bell
06.2021 - 06.2024
Contract construction/maintenance technician
Independent Contractor, Randy Bell
09.2011 - 12.2011
General construction/carpenter duties
Randy Belk Construction
03.2010 - 04.2011
Cement work forming sidewalks and curbs, asphalt work and pipeline work
Reynolds Inliner LLC
07.2007 - 10.2009
Construction
Above Timberline LLC
02.2007 - 07.2007
Cement work forming sidewalks and curbs, asphalt work and pipeline work
Reynolds Inliner LLC
02.2006 - 10.2006
Pressman
Daily Sentinel
06.1976 - 01.2006
House Building
Tedrick Construction and Manry Construction
01.1971 - 01.1976
High School Diploma -
Central High School
High School Diploma -
Central High School