Clarence Pickens
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Work Experience
Jun 2001 - Sep 2001
prep cook, fishbones
Detroit, MI
●Perform general cleaning activities in kitchen and dining areas
●Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food, and stamp the time and date on food in coolers
●Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables
●Perform food preparation tasks, such as making sandwiches, carving meats, making soups or salads, baking breads or desserts, and brewing coffee or tea
●Grill, cook, and fry foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes
●Plan work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time
●Take orders from customers and cook foods requiring short preparation times, according to customer requirements
●Grill and garnish hamburgers or other meats, such as steaks and chops
May 1999 - Sep 1999
Custodian, Oaklawn Jockey Club
Hot Springs National Park, AR
●Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
●Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
●Gather and empty trash
●Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
●Service, clean, or supply restrooms
May 1998 - Aug 1998
Laundry Sorter, ABC cleaners
Hot Springs, AR
●Wash, dry-clean, or glaze delicate articles or fur garment linings by hand, using mild detergents or dry cleaning solutions
●Start pumps to operate distilling systems that drain and reclaim dry cleaning solvents
●Iron or press articles, fabrics, and furs, using hand irons or pressing machines
●Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment
●Sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains
●Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles
●Mix bleaching agents with hot water in vats, and soak material until it is bleached
●Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents
May 1998 - Aug 1998
Kitchen Help, coys steak house
hot springs, AR
●Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving
●Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks
●Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars
●Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition
●Sweep or scrub floors
●Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas
●Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand
●Set up banquet tables
●Experience with: Commercial glasswashers, Digital handheld thermometers, Dish-cleaning brushes, Drain racks
Education
May 1996 - Dec 1999
Some College, Graphic Design.
Hot Springs High School, Hot Springs National Park, AR