Vontrae Young
College Station,TX
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Detail-oriented professional with background creating delicious dishes. Dedicated to delivering highest quality customer service. Expert at succeeding in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Dishwasher
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
02.2023 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Assembly Line Worker
Ply Gem-Cornerstone Building Brands
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Identified machinery malfunctions by performing troubleshooting tasks.
- Put hazardous materials in properly marked containers to avoid injuries or contamination.
- Compared parts to stock lists and material parameters to check compliance and identify non-conforming parts.
- Analyzed project specifications and other instructions prior to job start to pinpoint tasks and determine completion dates.
Construction Worker
Larry Young Paving Inc.
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
- Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
Team Leader
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Implemented new working processes to deliver multiple improvements.
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
- Coached team members in customer service techniques, providing feedback and encouragement toward reaching sales goals.
- Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
- Optimized customer support by establishing collaborative service environment.
- Identified stock imperfections, assigned grades and noted production concerns based on regular inspections.
Assembly Line Worker
Sanderson Farms Processing Plant
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for items.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Timber Academy
105 Timber Street College Station, TX 7784005.2010
Skills
- Food Presentation Talent
- Menu Planning
- Menu Marketing Expertise
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Safe Food Handling Procedures
- Cleaning and Organization
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Quality Assurance and Control
Timeline
Cook/Dishwasher
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
02.2023 - Current
Assembly Line Worker
Ply Gem-Cornerstone Building Brands
10.2021 - 06.2022
Construction Worker
Larry Young Paving Inc.
06.2019 - 10.2021
Team Leader
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
04.2017 - 06.2019
Assembly Line Worker
Sanderson Farms Processing Plant
02.2015 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Timber Academy
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