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
1520 Harvey Road College Station, TX 77840
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
615 W. Carson Street Bryan, TX 77801
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.
1852 Silver Hill Road Bryan, TX 77807
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
840 University Dr. E. College Station, TX 77840
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
2000 Shiloh Ave. Bryan, TX 77803
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