North Carolina Forklift Operator
Resume:
JAMES E. MCDOWELL
OBJECTIVE
Trying to achieve a position as a cook. As you will read throughout my resume, I have experience in Forklift Operator, as well as, having experience in various Restaurant Chains, as Ruby Tuesdays in New Jersey for one and half years, and three years in North Carolina. I have also cooked in a Country Club in North Carolina for a crowd of over 500. I have more than two years’ experience cooking within restaurant setting.
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EDUCATION
Elizabeth High School
September 1989 – June 1993
All General Courses
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rutgers University
July 2022- Present
Environmental Services, working in a Doctor’s Office Building, sanitizing areas, cleaning doctors’ offices,
University Hospital
October 2021- March 2022
Provide outstanding customer service to patients and staff, always creating a safe environment.
Helped housekeeping when needed by cleaning patient rooms, restrooms, hallways and public areas.
Detail cleaning of resident’s rooms, including restrooms.
Disinfected patient rooms Cleaned nurse's station Buffed, Stripped, and waxed floors
Make sure storage areas have stock and reporting to supervisor when supplies are needed.
Work cooperatively with the EVS Management Team, Regional Directors of Operations, and HHA Services Management Personnel.
Dispose of trash, soiled linen and infectious waste using the proper color trash bags.
Discharge cleaning and area cleaning of patient rooms.
Prepare and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms and public areas within the hospital - Attending-service trainings
Home Depot Freight Team
April 2018 – February 2021
Fork Lift driver, unpacking merchandise for next day.
Country Inn Suites,
Housekeeping/Maintenance
June 2019 – April 2020
Cleaning guest rooms, making sure everything is in order for the next guest. Also repaired, and maintained electrical supplies as in vacuums, and air conditioning.
Country Inn Suites,
Cook
June 2019 – December 2020
Prepared dishes, for guest. Made sure it was presentable and the guest were satisfied.
Ruby Tuesday,
Cook
April 2018 – April 2019
Prep Cook with experience working in Ruby Tuesday, and up to 100-seating establishments. Recognized for exceptional ability to prep all kinds of ingredients with precision and efficiency according to recipe specifications. Commended numerous times by head chef and other staff members for organizational and prioritization skills.
Prepped food within 100-seat Italian restaurant, with ability to accurately cut ingredients according to specifications 20% faster than other staff, as well as prepare stocks and long cook items
Ensured supplies were consistently available, replenishing items as required in aid of cooks, consistently receiving commendation from Head Chef for outstanding organizational skills
Managed and checked food quality, prioritizing ingredients and reducing food waste by 20%
Quickly learned any new recipes and food preparation techniques, often training other prep cooks and ensuring utmost quality of work
Dishwasher -
Ensured 100% clean supplies including cookware, dishes, and utensils in 50-seat restaurant providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner services
Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks, and efficiently organized inventory 10% faster than other staff members
Discovered critical malfunction with dishwashing equipment.
Performed routine cleaning procedures across kitchen, assisting restaurant in passing every single Health and Sanitary inspection
Assisted in food preparation whenever kitchen was short-staffed, commended by head chef for organizational and cleanliness standards, as well as fast learning cutting techniques
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Seafrigo Cold Storage USA- Elizabeth NJ
May 2013 to August 2014
Loading and order picker using forklift and loading them onto trucks
Truck Helper
Line Leader
Sanderson Farms - Kinston, NC 2011 to 2013
Responsibilities included; being to work early to set up machines and to make sure they were working properly.
Air Conditioner Installer
Lee Mechanics - Kinston, NC 2009 to 2011
Responsibilities consisted of fixing, cleaning, and maintenance of air ducts to ensure they were working properly.
Cook/Dishwasher
Kinston Country Club
Kinston, NC 2001 to 2004
Responsibilities included washing dishes and putting them away, preparing the food for the customers, and cleaning everything after closing.
Assembly Line
Smithfield Packing - Kinston, NC 1999 to 2002
Meat packer
Responsibilities were to pack the meat into the trays.
SKILLS/ CERTIFICATION/ LICENSES
KITCHEN EXPERIENCE, MATERIALS HANDLING, COOKING, FORKLIFT, SHIPING & RECEIVING, PALLET JACK, LOAD AND UNLOADING. CERTIFIED FORKLIFT OPERATOR
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