Loren Brush
Pekin
Summary
Kitchen professional with practical experience in food preparation and maintaining kitchen hygiene. Known for reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting demands of dynamic kitchen. Skilled in food safety, inventory management, and effective communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
Caseys's General Stores
Canton, IL
06.2021 - 11.2025
- Prepared and assembled food items following standardized recipes and safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and reporting shortages to supervisors.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently execute orders during peak service hours.
- Supported training of new staff on kitchen procedures and equipment operations.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
Fedex Ground
Package Handler, Fed Ex
Peoria, IL
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Loading and un loading freight in a timely manner while prioritizing safety.
Crew Member
Taco Bell
Canton, IL
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Delivered exceptional customer service by efficiently handling orders and inquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in training new crew members on operational procedures and best practices.
- Executed food preparation tasks following safety guidelines to enhance product quality.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting shortages to management for timely restocking.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Canton High School
Canton, ILSkills
- Safe food handling
- Ingredient knowledge
- Health code compliance
- Stock maintenance
- Cash handling
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Sanitary food handling procedures
Timeline
Fedex Ground
Package Handler, Fed Ex
07.2025 - 09.2025
Kitchen Staff Member
Caseys's General Stores
06.2021 - 11.2025
Crew Member
Taco Bell
05.2017 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Canton High School