Food Service Quality Control

Rennard Saxon

**************@*****.*** 217-***-**** Rantoul, IL

SUMMARY

Seasoned Food Service professional with 12 years of experience, including direct cooking and supervisory roles at Debbie's Soul Food. Expertise in food preparation, quality control, and sanitary practices. Seeking to leverage meticulous attention to detail and proven customer service skills in a Food Service position. WORK EXPERIENCE

Walmart Rantoul, IL

Maintenance Worker Aug 2021 - Present

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the store interior, parking area, and associated warehouse spaces.

• Bundle plastic and cardboard materials for efficient recycling and waste management.

• Support the stocking of merchandise on shelves as needed to ensure product availability for customers. Seek and Find Thrift Store Rantoul, IL

Warehouse Worker Jan 2020 - Sep 2021

• Managed the receipt and inventory of incoming merchandise, ensuring accurate tracking and organization.

• Maintained warehouse cleanliness, upholding a high standard of order and hygiene.

• Prepared surplus merchandise for recycling, supporting sustainability efforts. Elite Staffing Chicago, IL

Assembly Line Packer Jun 2015 - Feb 2017

• Maintained a 100% quality achievement rate through precise assembly and attention to detail.

• Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure product integrity and customer satisfaction.

• Efficiently prepared and accurately labeled packages for shipment, upholding company standards for excellence. Debbie's Soul Food Chicago, IL

Cook/Line Supervisor Sep 2010 - Jun 2015

• Managed evening shift operations, overseeing team performance and handling daily financial responsibilities.

• Maintained food quality by implementing inventory rotation procedures and coordinating the ordering of fresh stock.

• Regulated cooking equipment temperatures and enforced sanitary practices to guarantee compliance with food safety standards.

Michigan Shores Club Wilmette, IL

Server/Banquet Server Feb 2012 - Sep 2013

• Provided personalized service to club members by recommending menu items and promoting special offerings, leading to enhanced dining experiences and successful upselling of appetizers, desserts, and beverages.

• Collaborated with kitchen staff to verify accurate and prompt preparation of food, contributing to the seamless execution of banquets and special events while maintaining a commitment to quality customer service. Bean Cafe Chicago, IL

Barista and Food Preparer Mar 2009 - Sep 2010

• Prepared a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee and espresso, ensuring quality and consistency to meet customer satisfaction.

• Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen utensils and equipment, contributing to the adherence of hygiene standards across multiple cafe locations.

EDUCATION

Lake Land College

Cert

Mattoon, IL

2018

Lake Land College

Cert

Mattoon, IL

2016

SKILLS

Fifteen Years in Food and Beverage Preparation, Kitchen Sanitation and Cash Transaction Handling. • Three Years Experience in Supervising and Managing a Team of Employees. • Valedictorian of the Michael Barlow Center's Food and Preparation Class (2009) • Facilities Maintenance • Assembly • Manufacturing • Food Handling • Serving • Supervising Experience • Quality Control • Barista Experience • Team Management • Janitorial Experience • Custodial Experience • Upselling • Cooking • Restaurant Experience • Communication Skills

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