A Team Commercial Kitchen

Malik Matthews

Brooklyn, NY ***** • C: 929-***-****• E: *****************@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strong, capable individual with 2 years in Warehouses and 2 years in Commercial Kitchen settings. Detailed, alert, with high service standards and proven ability to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently. Good communication skills, effective working both independently and as part of a team. Maintain a positive attitude and promote respectful work environments. Eager to learn and adapt quickly to new challenges. Safety-conscious, follow instructions, and work with the understanding that the customer always comes first.

•OSHA 40-Hour & CSST Certificate, 2023

•Flagger Certificate, 2023

•Forklift Certificate, 2023

SKILLS

Labor

•Unloaded trucks and vans; received and counted stock items; recorded data by hand or scanning device.

•Lifted 50+ lbs. repeatedly over a 10-hour shift; used a 2-wheeled cart and moved 200 lb. loads.

•Unpacked products and stocked on shelves in correct warehouse areas; stored items in an orderly, accessible manner.

•Accurately located and picked products for orders, assembled correct pallet orders from stock, and placed items on pallets or carts; loaded/unloaded products safely and efficiently.

•Checked product and packaging for quality purposes; reviewed orders ensuring accuracy.

•Swept and mopped kitchen floors, collected trash, replaced plastic bin liners, broke down and tied up recycling, and brought refuse to collection areas at ends of shifts.

•Worked on feet for long periods in hot and cold environments.

Safety & Clerical

•Maintained a safe, clean work environment and complied with rules, regulations, and procedures.

•Safely operated and cleaned all kitchen equipment; ensured organized kitchen and prep areas.

•Completed station inventories/checklists; practiced safe food handling (dating, labeling, rotating).

•Complied with NYC Dept. of Health regulations and company safety policies and procedures.

•Compared inventory lists to physical counts of stock; investigated discrepancies or adjusted errors.

•Examined and reported damaged stock or stock handling equipment to supervisors.

Food Preparation

•Supported Chef with menu prep and execution, ensuring high food quality and attractive plating; assisted with Family Meals; worked efficiently on a team in a fast-paced BOH environment.

•Measured and weighed flour and other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, and icings; used scales and graduated containers.

•Combined measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.

•Rolled, kneaded, cut, and shaped dough to make sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, etc.

•Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking; observed the color of baking items and adjusted oven temperatures, humidity, and conveyor speeds accordingly.

•Ensured bread and pastry setup at night for morning shift bakers.

WORK HISTORY

12/2019 – 01/2021 Warehouseman Empire Merchants Warehouse Brooklyn, NY

06/2019 – 08/2019 Line Cook Brooklyn Crab Brooklyn, NY

2017 – 2018 Warehouseman Empire Merchandise Brooklyn, NY

2014 – 2016 Baker Reconnect Bakery Brooklyn, NY

EDUCATION

Murray Bergtraum High School, New York, NY

General Academic Studies

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