Hard-Working Experienced Team Player with Reliability
Resume:
Albert Collins
Georgetown, KY *****
**************@*****.***
Work Experience
Custodian
Lexington-Fayette County Urban County Government-Lexington, KY April 2024 to September 2024
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
· Clean and maintain assigned facilities, including offices, restrooms, and public spaces.
· Operate and maintain custodial equipment such as buffers, scrubbers, and vacuums.
· Ensure safety standards are met through proper disposal of waste and use of cleaning agents.
· Report maintenance needs and assist in basic repair tasks as directed.
· Provide quality service while interacting respectfully with staff and the public.
· Performed daily cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, restrooms, and breakrooms. Hospital Lead Cook
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital-Lexington, KY January 2020 to September 2024
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
· Oversee kitchen staff, assign workloads, and ensure efficient daily operations
· Prepare large quantities of meals, adhering to dietary guidelines and nutritional standards
· Manage ordering, inventory, and ensure freshness of ingredients
· Train and mentor kitchen personnel on safety, quality, and sanitation protocols
· Oversee compliance with food safety regulations
· Prepared meals for specific diets (e.g., low sodium, pureed, diabetic-friendly) Production Worker
Big Ass Fans-Lexington, KY
June 2022 to July 2023
· Assemble fan components according to work orders, blueprints, and company specifications.
· Operate production machinery safely and efficiently, monitoring for malfunctions and reporting issues to supervisors.
· Perform quality checks to ensure all products meet strict standards before packaging and shipment.
· Maintain accurate production records and meet daily production quotas.
· Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth workflow and timely order completion.
· Follow OSHA safety guidelines and participate in regular safety meetings to maintain a hazard-free work environment.
Hospital Lead Cook
St. Joseph Hospital-Lexington, KY
June 2016 to January 2020
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
· Supervise kitchen staff, organizing daily tasks and delegating responsibilities to ensure smooth operations.
· Prepare meals that adhere to hospital therapeutic diet guidelines and manage special dietary needs and food allergen requests.
· Maintain quality standards for food appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation in collaboration with nutrition services team.
Lead Hospital Cook
University of Kentucky Hospital-Lexington, KY
October 2012 to June 2016
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
· Supervised kitchen operations, scheduling tasks and guiding staff to meet daily production objectives.
· Trained team members on food safety, sanitation methods, and standardized cooking procedures.
· Prepared meals according to production guidelines and recipes; organized workstations with necessary ingredients and tools.
· Diced, chopped, portioned, and garnished food items, operating various kitchen equipment safely. Housekeeping Aid
Lexington VA Medical Center-Lexington, KY
November 2004 to June 2010
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
· Clean and disinfect patient rooms, offices, hallways, and common areas in compliance with hospital standards.
· Maintain floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and buffing.
· Handle biohazard and general waste disposal in accordance with medical facility regulations.
· Assist in preparing rooms for new admissions and ensuring patient comfort through clean surroundings.
· Follow infection control procedures to reduce risk of cross-contamination.
· Performed daily cleaning of assigned areas including restrooms, breakrooms, and lobbies.
· Operated and maintained custodial equipment safely.
· Restocked supplies and reported maintenance issues promptly.
· Provided courteous support to staff and visitors. Corrections Kitchen Supervisor
Clark County Detention Center-Las Vegas, NV
September 1994 to November 1995
· Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the detention center kitchen, preparing meals for up to 500 inmates and staff.
· Train, monitor, and evaluate inmate kitchen workers to ensure compliance with security protocols and safe food handling practices.
· Oversee inventory control, order supplies, and maintain accurate records to avoid shortages or overstock.
· Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with Nevada health codes and correctional facility regulations.
· Work collaboratively with security staff to maintain order, prevent contraband, and respond to incidents promptly.
· Plan and implement menus that meet nutritional and dietary standards, including special medical and religious diets.
Hospital Food Specialist
US Army-Fort Sill, OK
November 1989 to November 1993
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
· Prepare and serve meals to service members, patients, and staff in compliance with Army nutritional and sanitation standards.
· Assist in planning menus that meet dietary and therapeutic requirements.
· Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dining facilities, kitchens, and storage areas in accordance with Army regulations.
· Operate and maintain large-scale kitchen equipment while ensuring food safety.
· Perform inventory checks, manage supplies, and monitor food storage to prevent waste.
· Train junior personnel in proper food handling, sanitation, and Army field feeding standards.
· Support field and hospital feeding operations, ensuring mission readiness and quality service under varying conditions.
Education
Upper secondary education
High school diploma
Bryan Station High School-Lexington, KY
Skills
• Quick service & fast food restaurant
• Supervising experience
• Teamwork
• Food service management
• Carpet cleaning
• Order fulfillment
• Food hygiene
• Baking
• Manufacturing
• Time management
• Food handling
• Organizational skills
• Customer complaint resolution
• Assembly
• Lean manufacturing
• Environmental services
• Kitchen experience
• Basic math
• Security
• Cafeteria experience
• GPS
• Hospitality
• Production planning
• Temperature control
• Clover
• Food server experience
• Food industry
• Food allergen awareness
• Floor buffing
• Sanitation
• English
• Mechanical knowledge
• Cleaning
• Knife skills
• Culinary experience
• Cash handling
• Nutrition
• Leadership
• Communication skills
• Warehouse experience
• Computer skills
• Food service
• Hotel experience
• Management
• Vehicle maintenance
• Customer service management
• Electrical wiring
• Janitorial experience
• Food portion control procedures
• Customer service
• Table setting
• Serving - Serving experience (More than 20 years)
• Clean workspace maintenance
• Table cleanliness maintenance
• Catering
• Casual dining experience
• Busser experience
• Driving
• Fine dining experience
• Food sanitation practices
• Dietary department experience
• Hotel restaurant experience
• Cooking
• Food safety
• Floor care
• Hand tools
• Order taking
• Dietary aide experience
• Quality control
• Kitchen management
• Conflict management
• Delivery driver experience
• Custodial experience
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Attention to detail
Languages
• English
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
ServSafe Food Handler Certification
CDL A
Non-CDL Class C
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