Arthur Pristell
Cartersville
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with extensive experience in high-volume service and food preparation. Proven ability to maintain safety standards and efficiently onboard new team members, enhancing overall productivity and service quality.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook/Preparation
Coaches Corner
05.2015 - Current
- Organized storage area and cart to streamline inventory access.
- Sanitized and cleaned designated areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Followed OSHA standards to remove all bio-hazardous materials.
- Completed assigned task within designated time frames.
- Maintained flooring through scrubbing, waxing, and cleaning to ensure safety and cleanliness.
Cook/Preparation
Rack’em Up
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Led the team as Lead Cook for a weekly Southern Brunch, preparing and executing high-volume service for 50–100 guests.
- Prepared and served diverse 25‑item menu, upholding quality, speed, and presentation standards during peak service hours.
- Developed onboarding program for new employees on daily operational tasks and preparation procedures, fostering consistency and efficiency across the team.
Line Cook/Preparation
Lizzie’s Burger and Bar
05.2015 - 01.2024
- Prepared food for daily operations while stocking stations to ensure readiness for service.
- Conducted setup for hot and cold stations, maintaining appropriate temperatures for food safety.
- Rotated food between coolers to minimize waste and spoilage and identified best used by dates with the appropriate markings.
- Completed COVID-19 food handling certification to ensure safety standards.
Floor Technician
Memorial Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Set up hot and cold stations, maintaining proper temperatures to ensure food safety.
- Completed COVID-19 certification for food handling, reinforcing adherence to safety protocols.
- Rotated food between coolers to minimize waste and spoilage, ensuring compliance with best used by dates.
Distribution Associate
Chico’s Warehouse
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Processed inventory items at a rate of 7000 pieces per hour in a fast-paced environment.
- Achieved a 90-95% accuracy on time performance rate
- Managed material flow, storage and global order fulfillment
- Picked products for specific routes according to pick sheets
- Unloaded cargo from truck with hand trucks and pallet jacks
- Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations.
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times
- Cleaned and maintained the warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Cook
Mike’s Cafe
08.2010 - 11.2011
- Conducted duties preparing salad items, hot/cold foods and followed the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
- Conducted set up for hot and cold stations and ensured temperatures are maintained.
- Rotated food between coolers to minimize waste and spoilage and identified best used by dates with the appropriate markings.
- Read purchase orders to determine products received for inventory and stocking
Owner
Right Solutions Janitorial Services
01.2009 - 10.2011
- Developed project plan for company contracts, ensuring timely and efficient completion of all projects
- Provided exceptional customer service to clients daily, supporting new and ongoing technical projects
- Conducted daily cold calls to engage potential clients for contract opportunities
Direct Technologies Inc.
- Responsible for operating various printing machines ie. Scitex and Printpro
- Interpreted print streams
- Maintained quality control and sign off procedures
- Managed inventory with inventory return sheets to warehouse
- Tracked envelops and follow quality control procedures
- Assessed large orders of 5000 pieces. Completed a minimum of two pulls for orders under 5000 pieces daily.
- Accurately maintained a machine log book daily
- Averted production delays by keeping printing machines clean daily
Education
High School Diploma -
Savannah High School
Savannah, GA05-1985
Certification
- L.I.F.T. Forklift Certification (OSHA CFR :1910.176)
Timeline
Cook/Preparation
Rack’em Up
05.2024 - 01.2026
Floor Technician
Memorial Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2019
Line Cook/Preparation
Coaches Corner
05.2015 - Current
Line Cook/Preparation
Lizzie’s Burger and Bar
05.2015 - 01.2024
Distribution Associate
Chico’s Warehouse
08.2014 - 05.2015
Cook
Mike’s Cafe
08.2010 - 11.2011
Owner
Right Solutions Janitorial Services
01.2009 - 10.2011
Direct Technologies Inc.
High School Diploma -
Savannah High School