James Pilkington
Prescott Valley, Arizona, United States
ad3r3f@r.postjobfree.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
October 2022-July 2023
Prepared Foods
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Sedona, Arizona, United States
Job Responsibilities in the Prepared Foods Department at Whole Foods Markets Food Preparation:
Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including salads, sandwiches, hot meals, and other items offered in the prepared foods section.
Follow established recipes and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality. Customer Service:
Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers, answering questions, and helping them make informed choices about prepared food products.
Maintain a clean and organized service area to create a positive shopping experience. Quality Control:
Monitor and maintain food quality, freshness, and safety standards. Rotate and restock products to minimize waste and ensure that customers have access to fresh items. Compliance:
Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations to ensure the safety of both customers and staff. Follow Whole Foods' policies and procedures, including health and safety guidelines. Team Collaboration:
Work collaboratively with other team members in the prepared foods department and other departments to ensure a smooth and efficient operation.
Assist in training new team members as needed.
February 2022-January 2023
Guest Services
Club Wyndham Resort
Sedona, Arizona, United States
● Utilized Focus Property Management System to manage daily operations, including room bookings, billing, and guest satisfaction
● Implemented efficient use of Amadeus/HotSOS to streamline communication between departments and improve overall operational efficiency October 2020-January 2022
Holiday Inn Express
Front Desk/Night Auditor - Holiday Inn Express, Sedona, AZ Provided excellent customer service to hotel guests and directed them to local points of interest
● Used Opera/PMS and IHG software for reservations and billing
● Implemented a cost-saving inventory system for the facility to aid in ordering food service and housekeeping supplies
● Managed front desk activity during night shifts, handling guest check-ins and check-outs, wake-up calls, and customer requests
● Reconciled accounts from day shifts and updated official documentation January 1990-January 1992
Certified Food Service Worker One
Broome Developmental Center for Developmentally Disabled
Binghamton, New York, United States
for the State of New York
Intermediate care facilities: Meal Preparation and Serving meals to individuals with varied nutritional and mechanical requirements.
Sous Chef/Manager - Various Restaurants
● Proficient in all phases of cooking including broiling, sauté, soups and sauces, etc.
● Managed inventory and ordering, menu planning, and cost research and development with an emphasis on profitability
EDUCATION
Broome Community College
United States
● Computer Science/Web Development, Broome Community College
● Online Continuing Education: Web Design/Development/Content
● Technical Skills: HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Node.Js, React, MongoDB, MySQL
● General IT/Computer Knowledge: Microsoft, IOS, Word Processing
● Food Service Safety Certification, State of New York CERTIFICATIONS
CPR
Certified Food Service Worker One for the State of New York State of Arizona Food Handling Certificate and CPR