Booker Blaylock
Gurnee
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with a strong background in food preparation and industrial machinery operation, honed at Olive Garden and Oeemmcco. Excelled in enhancing safety and quality, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for detail. Proven ability in customer service and precision machining, achieving significant improvements in productivity and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Olive Garden
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Supervisor
Amazon
08.2017 - 12.2021
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
Industrial Rinder/ Set Uo
Birchwood Foods
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Supported quality control efforts by performing routine inspections on finished products and adjusting work accordingly to adhere to strict tolerances.
- Enhanced safety in the workplace by following established guidelines and procedures for grinder operation.
- Completed deburring, buffing and polishing materials according to strict tolerances.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Cnc Set up Machinists
Oeemmcco
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Education
Associate of Arts - Food Service
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL12.2011
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Frying
Timeline
Cook
Olive Garden
08.2022 - Current
Supervisor
Amazon
08.2017 - 12.2021
Industrial Rinder/ Set Uo
Birchwood Foods
02.2015 - 04.2017
Cnc Set up Machinists
Oeemmcco
03.2014 - 01.2017
Associate of Arts - Food Service
Illinois Central College
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