TL Therelle Lunkins

Cleveland, OH ***** 216-***-**** ad18gf@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Motivated kitchen worker ready to build foundation in food service. Eager to learn all kitchen roles and contribute to team success. Dependable, reliable and hardworking with basic cleaning, sanitizing and stock management skills. Responsible kitchen team member washes and properly stores all kitchenware to prepare for dining room and kitchen service. Adaptable candidate comfortable functioning as independent worker with little to no supervision. Familiar with sanitization standards and industrial dishwasher operations. Dedicated to maintaining full stocks of clean dishes and utensils to meet expected customer needs. Safety- and team-oriented with organized and efficient approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Seek challenging new role with opportunity to advance in fast-paced kitchen environment. Hardworking candidate works in commercial kitchen settings to clean and sanitize dishes and silverware. Punctual team player with positive attitude and ability to undertake orders and direction. Excellent multitasker quickly learns and masters new concepts. SKILLS Truck Loading and Unloading

Fragile Item Handling

Preventative Care

Counter Sanitization

Multitasking Abilities

Temperature Requirements

Garbage Disposal

Inventory Management

Cleaning Procedures

Cleaning and Sanitizing

Receiving and Storing Supplies

Restock Shelves

Kitchen Assistance

Table Cleaning and Arranging

Machine Operation

Dishwasher Operation

Banquet Setup

Stocking and Replenishing

Operate Dishwashing Equipment

WORK HISTORY DISHWASHER 12/2021 to CURRENT

Marble Room Cleveland Cleveland, OH

Delivered washed dishes to various stations throughout restaurant to help team stay productive and focused on customer needs. Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time. Stored dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment in proper locations. Washed dishes and assisted in bussing tables.

Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.

Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands. Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.

Adjusted water to correct temperature for optimum cleaning, rinsing and sanitizing.

Sorted and rinsed dirty dishes, glasses and utensils prior to washing. Increased machine efficiency by scraping and pre-washing dishes. Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.

Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.

Maintained proper temperatures, behaviors, and controls to meet or exceed health department standards.

Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.

Inspected dishwashing equipment and reported issues to supervisor. Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.

Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or Type items used often by kitchen staff.

Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.

HOT FOOD 11/2022 to 03/2023

Daves Supermarket Cleveland, OH

Documented batch production information such as ingredients and amounts, cycle times and temperatures observed.

Cultivated positive work setting for all employees by actively listening and communicating with team members focused on common goals. Tested raw materials and products to determine moisture, acidity and other levels.

Created batches of food products with specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet and color profiles by following production recipes and procedures. Selected correct ingredients and garnishes according to recipe specifications.

Discarded expired food items and disposed of waste for hygienic food preparation environments.

Cook and prepare food on the grill for customers. Serve customers as needed in the hot foods section.

Set up sub and salad bar and make subs and wraps as needed DISHWASHER/ PREP COOK/JANITORIAL/ UTILITY 03/2016 to 03/2020 A Taste Of Excellence Catering Strongsville, OH

Troubleshot equipment malfunctions and completed minor repairs to keep equipment functioning.

Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.

Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.

Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.

EDUCATION Associate Of Fine Arts

Bethel High School, Hampton, VA

Associates Degree Fine Arts 07/2011

Tidewater Community College, Norfolk, VA

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