Quality Control High School
Resume:
Darold Wardlow
Contact
Merrillville, IN
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Objective
Dedicated and experienced professional seeking a leadership position in the food service industry. Eager to leverage strong communication, problem-solving, and team management skills to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management
Malcolm X College, Chicago, IL
April 2005 - September 2009
High School Diploma
Crane High School, Chicago, IL
August 1996 - June 2000
Key Skills
●Culinary Management
●Team Leadership
● Effective Communication
●Problem Solving
●Time Management
● Quality Control
●Document Management
●HACCP
●Inventory Management
Experience
Quality Control Inspector
Lineage Logistics, Merrillville, IN
March 2022 - March 2024
●Ensured the quality and accuracy of items in stock.
●Effectively communicated with team members to resolve inventory discrepancies.
●Utilized standup forklifts, reach and order picker lift trucks to transport products from one place to another.
Cook
East Bank Club, Chicago, IL
December 2019 - February 2020
●Prepared and cooked a variety of meals, ensuring high standards of taste and presentation.
●Efficiently prepped for service, maintaining a well-organized and clean kitchen environment.
●Collaborated with kitchen staff to optimize workflow and service delivery.
Overnight Cook
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Chicago, IL
December 2018 - December 2010
●Prepared food items, ensuring high standards of quality and consistency.
●Solved problems promptly to maintain smooth kitchen operations during night shifts.
Line Cook
London House Hotel, Chicago, IL
August 2016 - December 2018
●Prepared and prepped food items daily using precise knife skills.
●Set up stations for daily service, coordinating with kitchen staff for optimal efficiency
Broiler Cook
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Oak Park, IL
June 2017 - March 2018
●Cooked and prepped menu items, maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.
●Communicated effectively with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
Line Cook
Hilton Garden
January 2016 - March 2018
●Prepped food using knife skills and followed recipes.
●Prepared the soup of the day, showcasing creativity and adherence to recipes.
Cook
Outback Steakhouse, Merrillville, IN
March 2015 - May 2016
●Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes, adhering to restaurant recipes and standards.
●Ensured daily prep was completed efficiently and accurately.
●Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
Cook
Chartwell's, Chicago, IL
March 2012 - January 2016
●Prepared meals for over 2,100 students and faculty daily.
●Utilized knife skills to prep ingredients and follow recipes precisely.
●Maintained high standards of food quality and safety.
Client Relations Manager
Caliber Home Loans, Itasca, IL
January 2012 - May 2013
●Managed multi-state pipelines for home loans and served as point-of-contact with brokers.
●Reviewed settlement statements for accuracy and provided them to the closing department.
●Demonstrated leadership by effectively managing client relations and ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
Certifications
●ServSafe Certification, September 2015 - September 2019
●Food Handler Certificate
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