Shift Leader/Cook
Resume:
Clinton P. Kaley
Cleveland, TX, 77328
**********@*****.*** _____________________________________________________________________________________
Objective
I have been working in a kitchen and cooking for the last 10 months. I feel very comfortable and accomplished in this position. I am quick, efficient, and clean in any workplace setting. I have spent 40 hours a week in a kitchen for the last 10 months, and nearly 4 months in a management position. I am a valuable asset to any team, having spent much time in the customer service industry as well. My experience with computers, customer interaction, and money-handling would be invaluable to an office or management position. I have also accrued 2 years worth of delivery driving experience. I am more than capable of handling any physical labor and I am willing to work hard for my money. I am seeking full time employment, to be paid at least $12 per hour, and for a place to begin a career.
Abilities
4 years of various customer service experience, including 6 months specific experience.
3 years plus experience in the food industry.
2 years experience in driving.
10 months experience as cook.
3 months experience in Management/Shift Leading.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail.
Extremely productive in a high volume, high stress, environment.
Proficient in the use of both Windows and Mac based computers.
Hard-working, loyal, flexible, calm.
Employment History
08/2010 - Present Smashburger; Humble, TX
Shift Leader/Cook
My current employer. I have learned the most about the kitchen at this job. Food storage rules and techniques, proper kitchen cleaning, and food preparation. I have spent most of time here using a flat grill, cooking mostly ground beef hamburger and chicken filets. I am also proficient in the use of deep fryers, cooking the five or six various fried items on the menu. I have worked with vegetables in preparation and cooking, including salads. I have both opened and closed the restaurant many times. I have learned many communication skills with other cooks and managers here, and feel very comfortable. I am paid $10 per hour, I began at $7.50. I feel that I have gleaned all useful knowledge and skill from this employ, and am prepared to move forward.
08/2008 - 04/2010 Papa Johns; College Station, TX
Delivery Driver
A very stable and enjoyable job. Worked full-time, often getting into overtime. Working in a store on campus afforded the possibilities of making much more money, dealing with many varied customers and situations, and handling high customer volume and stress. A great job that taught me much about the workplace and customer service. However, I did not leave on good terms.
01/2008 - 06/2008 Kingwood Athletic Club; Kingwood, TX
Customer Service Representative/Front Desk Clerk
Responsible for handling inbound calls, relaying messages, answering basic inquiries, taking payments, filing information, data entry, and registering individuals for classes. Occupation that allowed me to acquire most present-day skills. Left to start school at Blinn University.
01/2007 - 06/2007 Klein Hardwood Floors; Houston, TX
Manual Labor/Hired Hand
Installing and finishing several different types of flooring, as well as job-site clean up and containment. This occupation laid the basic foundations of my work ethic, due to working often with my father. All in all, a very physically taxing job and a great learning experience. Continue to do work for company off and on to this day.
Education
Blinn University Bryan, TX
Classes taken 07/07-12/08
Christian Life Center Academy Humble, TX
All courses completed, graduated 05/07
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