Jerome Ball
**** ******* **** #**, *********, MD 21229 · 443-***-****
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Obtain a position as a team-player in a people-oriented organization where I can maximize my customer-service experience in a challenging environment to achieve the corporate goal.
EXPERIENCE
JANUARY 2022 - PRESENT
CHEF, HARBOR GRILL
● Cook
● Clean
● Prep
JUNE 2021 - JANUARY 2022
GRILLCOOK, NICK’S FISH HOUSE
● Cook
● Clean
● Prep
DECEMBER 2020 - JUNE 2021
LINE COOK, THE CIVIL
● Cook
● Clean
● Prep
MAY 2020 - NOVEMBER 2020
LINE COOK, FLIGHT RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
● Cook
● Clean
● Prep
FEBRUARY 2019 - APRIL 2020
LINE COOK, CAPITAL LOUNGE
● Cook
● Clean
● Prep
● Shortline and catering orders
AUGUST 2018 – JANUARY 2019
LABORER, HOLLY POULTRY
● Pack and portion chicken
● Front Line Cutter
MAY 2018 – AUGUST 2018
COOK/CASHIER, ESPRESSO EXPRESSIONS
● Prepare food orders
● Dishwasher
● Stock/Inventory Clerk
● Barista/Bartender
JUNE 2017 – DECEMBER 2017
LABORER, American Disposal Services
● Operate the compaction unit and hydraulic toter lift utilizing various levers and handles
● Mount and dismount from the rear step to load trash and recyclables into the hopper of the truck to service residential customers on designated routes.
● Ensure that all customers are serviced in a timely, efficient manner making sure all trash and/or recycling goes into the hopper of the truck, the ground is clear and the trash cans are returned to the same location from where they were originally taken
● Assist in all safety and equipment checks in the performance of all duties.
● Communicate with dispatch and supervisor for instructions or directions as necessary. APRIL 2015 – DECEMBER 2016
SUPERVISOR, Office Movers Inc.
● Loaded, unpacked and packed items, disassembled and assembled furniture for residential and commercial accounts
● Checked and inspected all furniture for any damages and made adjustments to ensure safety.
● Enabled special requests in terms of moving furniture and made proper arrangements to meet all needs.
● Made inventories & records of the furniture, material and supplies received for delivery. Delivered and made sure that each is well accounted for. APRIL 2002 – JULY 2006
MESS ATTENDANT, Service Sources
● Observed all rules, regulations and guidelines related to food service in a military mess hall.
● Served food according to established guidelines for serving size.
● Replaced glassware, dishes, silverware on serving lines.
● Maintained a positive, professional working relationship with co-workers and other employees at the work site.
● Corrected and reported any incidents, hazards, accidents, or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
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MARCH 2001 – JUNE 2005
PREP/SERVER, Golden Corral
● Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
● Prepared a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
● Presented menus, served and helped customers select food/beverages
● Placed orders and answered questions or made recommendations for other products
● Collaborated with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff
● Issued bills and accepted payments
MAY1998 – AUGUST 1999
PREP COOK, Popeyes Co.
● Prepares, cooks and presents food to order following established company brand standards guidelines and recipe.
● Cooks and stores food at required temperature; labels, dates, and rotates all products in accordance with company standards.
● Monitors and maintains proper cooking temperatures of large volume equipment such as grills, deep fryers, ovens, broilers, and roasters.
● Follows standardized recipes to ensure the quality and consistency of every batch recipe from prep to the proper workstation or designated area.
● Ensures that all slicers, scales, refrigeration and cooking equipment are operating correctly and at the proper temp
● Operates and maintains all equipment and workstation in accordance with established sanitary, operating, safety and maintenance procedures.
● Attends special meetings as scheduled by the Restaurant Manager. EDUCATION
JUNE 1999
GED, Potomac Job Corps
JUNE 1999
PREP COOK/PASTRY CHEF CERTIFICATION, Potomac Job Corps 3