EDWARD WARD
862-***-**** ************@*****.*** Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Experienced professional with strong skills in cooking, customer service, and inventory management. Proven ability to work efficiently in high-pressure environments while maintaining cleanliness and organization. Eager to leverage expertise to contribute to the success of the team as a {{ Desired JT }}. professional summary
skills
• POS Systems • Customer Service
• Cash Handling • Credits and Refunds
• Inventory Stocking • Cleaning and organization
• Cooking
experience
COOK 1
OTG, Newark, NJ
Aug 2023 - May 2025
Maintained cleanliness and organization
of kitchen equipment, appliances, and
utensils.
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Demonstrated ability to work quickly
and accurately in high-pressure
environments.
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Cooked food according to recipes set by
establishment.
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Labeled and dated food, keeping
industrial refrigerators and freezers
neat and orderly.
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CASHIER
Sodexo, Wayne, NJ
Sep 2022 - Jan 2023
Operated cash register or POS system to
receive payment by cash, check and
credit card.
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Collected payments and provided
accurate change.
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Dec 2014
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS: AAS IN
CULINARY ARTS
Hudson County Community College
Jul 2011
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Youth Build Newark
education
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep
areas clean and neat for maximum
productivity.
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Worked closely with front-end staff to
assist customers.
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Learned roles of other departments to
provide coverage and keep store
operational.
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GROCERY TEAM MEMBER
ShopRite of Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
Removed product from boxes and
placed on shelves according to
merchandising guidelines.
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Followed instructions to properly
arrange merchandise items.
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Picked up boxes and related trash from
sales floor.
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Reset merchandise throughout assigned
section to give shelves and racks
professional appeal.
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Checked shelves in department to
determine replenishment needs.
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Collaborated effectively with team
members to complete tasks quickly and
accurately during high volume periods.
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PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBER
Hello Fresh Warehouse, Newark, NJ
Feb 2019 - Aug 2022
Set up and operated production
equipment according to daily work
orders and safety procedures.
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Sorted and packaged products to
prepare for processing or shipment.
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Moved items between machines,
conveyors and transport equipment to
meet production needs.
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Unloaded and sorted products and
transported items to proper locations.
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Set up and operated production
machinery according to company's
specific standards and protocols.
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Recorded inspection results after
production runs.
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FRY COOK
Popeye's Chicken, East Orange, NJ
May 2016 - Dec 2018
Kept stations stocked and ready for use
to maximize productivity.
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Cooked multiple orders simultaneously
during busy periods.
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Communicated with kitchen staff to
complete orders quickly.
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Prepared dishes in fast-paced
environment working with teammates
to maintain high customer satisfaction
rate.
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CUSTODIAL/MAINTENANCE WORKER
Delaney Hall, Newark, NJ
Jun 2008 - Apr 2010
Followed Instructions regarding the use
of chemicals and supplies.
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Performed outdoor activities such as
removing snow and debris from
sidewalks.
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• Performed related duties as required.
Performed daily custodial maintenance
duties such as sweeping, mopping,
vacuuming and dusting of floors, walls
and furniture.
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Ensured all areas were kept clean at all
times by adhering to an organized
schedule.
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CASHIER/FOOD PREP/GENERAL LABORER
Wendy's, Parsippany/East Orange, NJ
May 2006 - Jun 2008
Took orders, prepared foods and
processed payments in full-service
establishment.
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Restocked workstation with supplies
and communicated out-of-stock items to
management.
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Verified orders and bagged items for
easy transport.
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Reviewed contents on food trays to
check complete order.
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