Charles Bell
Evansville
Summary
Dedicated cook with expertise in food safety, sanitation practices, and kitchen equipment operation. Proven ability to maintain cleanliness and efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Evansville Rescue Mission
Evansville
08.2025 - Current
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely meal preparation.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Floater/Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Caterpillar
Champaign
05.2020 - 10.2024
- Operated stand-up forklift to move merchandise and materials in warehouse.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Conducted routine checkups on equipment after each shift to ensure safe operation.
- Followed safety protocols while operating equipment and lifting heavy objects.
- Conducted routine checkups on equipment after each shift to ensure its safe operation.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Collaborated with co-workers to ensure efficient workflow within warehouse environment.
Cook's Assistant
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
Sprngfield
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Assisted in meal preparation for residents and staff at rehabilitation center.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and dining areas.
- Trained new staff on kitchen protocols and sanitation practices.
- Assisted team in maintaining organized and efficient kitchen operations during high-volume shifts.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Monitored cleanliness of kitchen areas to ensure compliance with health standards.
Sales Associate
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Springfield
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer experience and streamline store operations.
Baker
Hardee's Restaurant
Urbana
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Blended ingredients to create consistent doughs and batters for various bakery items.
- Assisted in maintaining ingredient inventory to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Collaborated with other bakers on staff to complete tasks efficiently within set deadlines.
- Kept records of daily production numbers for each type of item produced.
- Monitored temperature of ovens and adjusted accordingly to maintain consistency in baking times.
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Checked baked goods periodically during baking process to ensure desired results were achieved.
- Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
- Ensured that all health regulations were followed at all times while working in the kitchen.
- Monitored cleanliness of work areas and ensured compliance with sanitation standards.
Education
Certified Nursing Assisitant - Nursing
Parkland College
Champaign, IL03-1998
GED -
Detroit Job Corp Center
Detroit, MI06-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Technology
Parkland College
Champaign, ILSkills
- Food safety
- Recipe preparation
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Order coordination
- Sanitation practices
- Food inventory management
Timeline
Cook
Evansville Rescue Mission
08.2025 - Current
Floater/Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Caterpillar
05.2020 - 10.2024
Cook's Assistant
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
03.2019 - 03.2020
Sales Associate
Salvation Army Thrift Store
09.2018 - 03.2019
Baker
Hardee's Restaurant
01.2017 - 10.2017
Certified Nursing Assisitant - Nursing
Parkland College
GED -
Detroit Job Corp Center
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Technology
Parkland College