Military Warehouse Foreman (Afghanistan)

Curtis T. Ford

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254-***-**** Killeen, TX 76543

Qualifications Profile

Cooking & Food Services Material Handling & Warehouse Management

Versatile and dedicated professional with hands-on experience in high-volume meal preparation and warehouse operations management. Adept at improving kitchen efficiency, troubleshooting equipment, and training cross-functional staff to drive service deliver and customer satisfaction. Success in preparing hundreds of meals daily while strictly adhering to health, safety, and dietary standards. Expertise in material handling, inventory control, and warehouse operations management. Recognized for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment in strict accordance with 5S principles, OSHA standards, and company safety protocols.

Food Preparation & Safety

High-Volume Cooking

Menu Development

Waste Reduction

Inventory Control

Customer Satisfaction

Team Leadership & Training

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Assurance

Career Experience

Cook for the Military, North Ft. Hood August 2024 to Present

Ensure precise portioning and consistency by accurately weighing and measuring ingredients, directly contributing to high-quality meal preparation for hundreds of personnel daily. Maintain exceptional presentation and service standards, providing courteous cafeteria line service that enhanced dining experience and fostered morale. Uphold strict safety protocols, achieving a zero-incident record and ensuring a secure work environment for team members and dining facility patrons.

Translated production schedules into efficient workflows, consistently meeting strict timelines and ensuring readiness of varied menu items for large-scale service.

Delivered nutritious, balanced meals by preparing meats, starches, vegetables, soups, gravies, sauces, and baked goods, supporting the health, morale, and performance of soldiers and civilian staff.

Optimized food supply management by maintaining detailed inventory records and adjusting standardized recipes for fluctuating portion requirements, reducing waste and controlling costs.

Sustained cleanliness and operational readiness of the facility by rigorously applying SOP-based cleaning and sanitation procedures, ensuring compliance with military standards.

Material Handler, Datamars, Temple, Tx 2022 — June 2024

Receive, unload, and sort incoming materials and finish goods. Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders to ensure accuracy. Move and stage materials to designated warehouse locations using appropriate equipment. Conduct cycle counts and support physical inventory audits to maintain high inventory accuracy. Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, sit-down/stand-up riders, pallet jacks, and hand trucks safely.

Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment in accordance with 5S and OSHA standards.

Followed all company safety protocols and wore required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Accelerated order fulfillment by picking and packaging service orders for multiple vendors.

Career Sabbatical 2021 — 2022

Took some time to fully recover from an injury while enhancing industry knowledge and renewing ServSafe certification.

Warehouse Foreman, Flour, Afghanistan 2016 – 2020

Streamlined logistics by processing SPV invoices and validating shipment documentation, ensuring on-time delivery of critical items. Attained utmost accuracy in DFAC documentation and reporting to enhance inventory control and reduce reconciliation time.

Optimized inventory procurement and stock levels, reducing stockouts and minimizing waste from expired products.

Tracked shipments and adjusted NIS orders using STORES and AFMIS systems to improve supply chain visibility and efficiency.

Promoted to Foreman in 2019 based on consistent exceptional performance and leadership capabilities.

Maintained zero loss inventory audits by implementing and enforcing best-in-class security and sanitation protocols.

Baylor Scott and White Hospital, Temple, TX 2014 – 2016

Cook

Managed high-volume food preparation in a time-sensitive environment, successfully fulfilling over 300 patient and visitor meals daily while adhering to all health and safety standards. Strengthened team capability by training cross-functional staff on kitchen procedures, improving overall workforce reliability. Improved kitchen efficiency by troubleshooting equipment issues, reducing downtime, and ensuring consistent meal quality.

Enhanced customer satisfaction by coordinating with cross-functional teams to accommodate special dietary requests and complex production requirements.

Mitigated losses by proactively tracking recipe item usage and reporting shortages, reducing ingredient waste by 10%.

Awarded a significant pay increase for maintaining highest quality and consistent performance standards.

Aramark, Broussard, LA 2013 – 2014

Chef Manager

Developed data-driven staff schedules and operational plans based on order frequency, resulting in increasing labor efficiency and reducing overtime costs. Established optimal inventory thresholds for groceries and supplies, cutting wastage by 18% through improved utilization and staff training.

Developed a compliant and safe kitchen environment through staff training and incident reporting.

Managed all kitchen operations, ensuring profitable progression and consistent service delivery.

Fluor, Afghanistan 2010 – 2013

Senior Food Service Specialist/Food Service Specialist

Directed a cross-functional team of 88 food service specialists in the high-volume production of over 5,000 daily meals, including complex menu items. Ensured consistent meal quality and safety by supervising kitchen operations, regulating temperatures, and conducting rigorous QA/QC inspections on equipment. Preventing production delays and improved procurement efficiency by tracking storage items and identifying potential shortages.

Increased customer satisfaction by developing weekly menus aligned with popular demand and raw material availability.

Enhanced team performance by conducting appraisals, providing individual-centric training sessions, and ensuring strict compliance with all Army and company SOPs.

Additional Experience

Cook, KBR, Afghanistan

Warehouse Material Handler/Supply Technician, Directorate of Logistics, Fort Hood, TX

Cook/Lead Cook, Directorate of Logistics, Fort Hood, TX

Trainer/Grill & Prep Cook, Ryan’s Steak House, Killeen, TX

Supply Technician, Man Com, Fort Hood, TX

Warehouse/Forklift Operator, McLane America, Temple, TX

Recreation Assistant, Killeen Parks and Recreation, Killeen, TX

Education

General Studies, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Professional Developments

ServSafe (Expiration: 2025) Nutrition Training Food Service Safety Training Communication Training (HSE Training Series/Mandatory 5) 2019 Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Training and Certification

Technical Proficiencies

SARSS, SAMS-E, 2A-C/B, Microsoft Office Word

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