Darryl Kuykendall
Lithonia
Summary
Proven expertise in enhancing food quality and workplace safety, demonstrated during tenure at Hardees Restaurant. Skilled in sanitation practices and efficient material handling, I excel in training teams for peak performance and safety compliance. Achieved significant improvements in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency through meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Trainer
Hardees Resturamt
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Enhanced food quality by consistently monitoring ingredient freshness and implementing proper storage techniques.
- Cooked same meals over and over during shifts with exact quality results.
- Trained cooks to maintain clean, organized and sanitary workstations.
- Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of tools, equipment, and adherence to established safety protocols.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely preparation and delivery of meals during high-volume periods.
Houseman
Holiday Inn
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Reported found guest articles and merchandise damage to managers on duty.
- Assisted in inventory management through timely restocking of housekeeping supplies and linens as needed.
- Gathered linen supplies and organized linen closets for prompt room restocking.
Sanitation Crew Member
Windsor Foods
01.2013 - 02.2018
- Maintained neat, clean and sanitized work areas.
- Followed company and OSHA safety protocols for handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Reduced the risk of cross-contamination by properly cleaning and sanitizing equipment, surfaces, and utensils.
- Reassembled production lines to restore production with minimal downtime.
Laborer
Springer Construction
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Water Valley High School
Water Valley, MS06.1995
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Food Pairings
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation Practices
- Job Site Cleanup
- Job Site Safety
- Material Handling
- Truck loading and unloading
- Equipment Operation
- Vehicle Unloading and Loading
- Safety Procedures
Timeline
Cook Trainer
Hardees Resturamt
01.2022 - 06.2024
Houseman
Holiday Inn
01.2018 - 01.2022
Sanitation Crew Member
Windsor Foods
01.2013 - 02.2018
Laborer
Springer Construction
01.2009 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Water Valley High School
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