Joshua Baker
North Chicago, IL ***** • 224-***-**** • *************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Skills
Inventory organization
Assembly and production
Sanitation Practices
Disinfection Practices
Excellent Communication
Problem-Solving
Skilled housekeeper
Food server
Cash handling
Work History
Food Server, 04/2023 to 10/2023
Eleven 19 Kitchen & Cocktails – North Chicago, IL
Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions. Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction. Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup. Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions. Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials. Leveraged hand-held trays and buffet carts to serve food and beverage items to guests. Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day. Dock Loader, 09/2022 to 03/2023
Amazon
Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments. Operated equipment such as forklifts, electrical pallet jacks and pallet wrappers. Identified mechanical problems that could lead to equipment breakdowns and cause schedule delays.
Maintained quality of work to limit mispicks, shorts and damages of product. Operated hand-held scanner to locate and verify items to load onto trucks. Practiced work safety actions such as wearing personal protective equipment, handling chemicals safely and working safely in confined spaces. Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products. Prepared different types of products for shipping and distribution. Residential House Cleaner, 02/2020 to 07/2022
Shining Brighter Cleaning Services – Gurnee, IL
Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors. Maintained clean and orderly environment and kept cleaning equipment in excellent condition.
Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, hallways, bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens. Exceeded client expectations to garner future services. Provided excellent house cleaning and maid services to clients. Sanitized apartments after move-out or prior to move-in. Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup. Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean. Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job. Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
Education
High School Diploma: 05/2021
North Chicago Community High School - North Chicago, IL