William Just
Louisville,KY
Summary
Highly skilled Prep Cook Trainer with background in culinary arts and staff training. Possess strong leadership skills, demonstrated through the ability to train new hires effectively and ensure adherence to kitchen protocols. Specialize in optimizing kitchen operations, improving food safety standards, and enhancing team performance. Previous work has resulted in improved staff efficiency and overall restaurant profitability. Along with being an experienced produce clerk with a robust background in managing fresh produce sections in busy retail settings. Strengths include exceptional knowledge of fruits and vegetables, proven skills in customer service and inventory management, and ability to maintain quality standards. Previously made significant impact by improving stock rotation practices and enhancing customer satisfaction levels through prompt services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Worker
The Lyons company/Fenco
Louisville, KY
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated rivet guns, drills, and screw guns for assembly tasks.
- Utilized saws to cut products to specified dimensions.
- Employed measuring tapes to ensure precise sizing for cuts.
- Interpreted plans to assemble products accurately.
- Constructed electrical outlets in compliance with safety standards.
- Fabricated conveyor belts and cabinets for Walmart and other retail clients.
Kroger Associate
Kroger
Frankfort, USA
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Executed unloading of trucks with pallet jacks, streamlining operations.
- Maintained back cooler by stocking fresh produce regularly.
- Presented produce on sales floor to maximize accessibility for customers.
- Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
- Followed established food safety guidelines when handling perishables such as fruits and vegetables.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting each customer promptly.
- Kept accurate records of inventory levels and restocked as needed.
Prep Cook/Trainer
Bob Evans Restaurants
Louisville, USA
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Prepared food items for sale to ensure freshness and quality.
- Trained new employees in food preparation and cooking techniques.
- Unloaded trucks and organized food items for efficient storage.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques to ensure quality and consistency.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, following food safety protocols.
- Implemented strategies to minimize food waste through effective portion control.
- Performed regular quality checks on food items produced by prep cooks before they were served.
Education
GED -
Education and labor cabinet
La Grange, KY05.2023
Skills
- Professional training and development
- Culinary arts expertise
- Food safety protocols
- Leadership qualities
- Organizational abilities in the workplace
- Food service operations knowledge
- Kitchen experience and management
- Pallet jack handling skills
- Hospitality services expertise
- Proficient with hand tools
- Detail-oriented approach
- Assembly line skills
- Power tools familiarity in various tasks
- Bakery operations knowledge
- Cash register operation
- Warehouse logistics experience
- Packaging processes and techniques
- Customer service proficiency
- Mathematical competency
- Effective time management
- Inventory oversight and control
- Shift leadership capabilities
- inventory tracking and management
- strong communication abilities
- Food preparation methods and practices
- Cleaning and sanitation experience
- Heavy lifting proficiency in physical tasks
- Custodial duties experience in various settings
- Cash handling responsibilities in retail environments
- Barista training and experience in coffee service
- Restaurant industry knowledge
References
- Kristen Nakayama
Prep cook, Bob eveans
Phone: (502) 488-8085
Email: kristennakayama@icloud.com
- Anne Simpson
Produce clerk, Kroger
Phone: (502) 836-7623
- Brandon Decker
Assembly worker, Lyons company
Phone: (409) 978-173
Timeline
Assembly Worker
The Lyons company/Fenco
05.2025 - 08.2025
Kroger Associate
Kroger
01.2021 - 04.2022
Prep Cook/Trainer
Bob Evans Restaurants
01.2016 - 01.2020
GED -
Education and labor cabinet