Kitchen Staff Food Safety

MD Maurice Drayton

Camden, NJ ***** 856-***-**** ad5pz3@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Hardworking and enthusiastic Assistant kitchen staff member 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.

Eager Kitchen Hand known for cleaning workstations, handling dish washing duties and monitoring inventory. Well-trained to keep kitchen well-stocked and ready for busy mealtimes. Considered motivated employee with positive attitude. Highly motivated candidate with experience in food service. Adept at using excellent knife skills and knowledge of food safety regulations. Skilled at quickly preparing high-quality meals.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

SKILLS Inventory Oversight

Ingredient Preparation

Sauce Preparation

Surface Cleaning

Food Quality Standards

Stock Rotation

Food Preparation

Kitchen Organization

Supply Restocking

Health Code Compliance

Equipment Cleaning

Positive Attitude

WORK HISTORY ASSISTANT KITCHEN STAFF MEMBER 08/2019 to 10/2023 Freedom Specialty Services Camden, NJ

Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.

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. Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.

Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.

Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.

Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping. Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.

Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.

Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly. Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup. Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations. Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.

FORKLIFT OPERATOR 02/2014 to 04/2019

HD Supply Camden, NJ

Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.

Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.

Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices. Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.

Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.

Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.

Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.

Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments. Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly. Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.

Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.

Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels. EDUCATION No Degree Business

Essex County College, Newark, NJ

Associate of Science Business EXPECTED IN 06/2025 Camden County College, Camden, NJ

GED 06/2012

Columbia English Institute Of NJ, Newark, NJ

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