William Kendrick
Rochester,NY
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic Cook Helper trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Helper
Unviersity Of Rochester
09.2017 - Current
- Restocked kitchen supplies, rotated food and stamped time and date on food in coolers.
- Assisted cook in preparation of food by cutting, chopping and marinating meats, vegetables and garnishes.
- Cleaned and washed all utensils, preparation equipment cutting boards and counters..
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Monitored food temperatures and quality throughout shifts.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Held Cook 1 and Cook 3 positions to fill vacancies on multiple occasions to support team
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Savers Thrift Store
05.2011 - 07.2015
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Lowe's
05.1996 - 08.1999
- Collaborated with procurement team to streamline receiving process, achieving faster turnaround of goods to shelves.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Rochester, NY06.1991
Skills
- Food storage
- Stress management
- International cuisine
- Problem-solving abilities
- Special diets knowledge
- Time management
- Meat cutting
- Menu planning
- Temperature monitoring
- Sanitation practices
- Allergen awareness
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Recipe reading
- Kitchen safety
- Ingredient Preparation
- Spice knowledge
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Cook Helper
Unviersity Of Rochester
09.2017 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Savers Thrift Store
05.2011 - 07.2015
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Lowe's
05.1996 - 08.1999
High School Diploma -
East High School
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