THOMAS LOVE
Marion
Summary
Dedicated Oven Operator with expertise in troubleshooting equipment issues and ensuring adherence to safety procedures. Skilled in operating industrial ovens efficiently while utilizing problem-solving abilities to address operational challenges. Proficient in recording production data and maintaining quality control standards. Strong communicator and team player with a focus on cleanliness and safety in the workplace.
Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Label Specialist
Cafe'Valley Bakery
Marion
05.2017 - 02.2026
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain product consistency and ssafety.
- Receive all labels delivered to warehouse.
- Maintain inventory counts
- Have labels ready for future runs
- Communicate with buyer to insure inventory needs
- Maintain a clean work area
Store Associate
MCCLURE Oil
Marion
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Worked third shift. I ran the cash register and performed all of the employees duties required to run the shift. These included cleaning, stocking, and providing service to the customers.
- Examined and tested samples of processed substances, and collected samples for laboratory testing, to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Adjusted controls to activate, set, and regulated equipment according to specifications.
- Recorded gauge readings, test results, and shift production in log books.
- Greeted customers and answered questions, assisting with needs and finding items.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while staying organized and attentive to detail.
- Built relationships with customers through friendly conversations about products or services offered at the store.
- Performed general store maintenance for clean store appearance.
- Restocked shelves with appropriate items to support availability.
- Maintained store cleanliness by restocking shelves, vacuuming floors, and removing debris.
- Processed cash and credit payments with accurate cash-handling.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures including counting money, balancing drawers, organizing supplies.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding available products and services.
- Operated cash register accurately and efficiently with proficiency in processing credit cards and gift cards.
- Assisted customers with finding products and making appropriate selections based on individual needs.
- Operated POS system and cash register for processing customer transactions and tracking payments.
- Adhered to safety standards while handling merchandise and equipment throughout the store.
- Offered customers assistance with locating merchandise at other locations.
- Followed loss prevention protocols such as monitoring suspicious activities or potential theft cases.
- Initiated suggestive selling techniques when interacting with customers.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions for proper accounting purposes.
- Prevented theft by following store procedures and policies to address suspicious persons.
- Provided excellent customer service, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Cleaned shelves, counters, and tables.
- Greeted customers and ascertained what each customer wanted and needed.
- Opened and closed cash registers, balanced cash drawers, and made deposits.
Back Up Cook
Cracker Barrel Old Country store
Gas City
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Prepared and maintained food products for the cook line.
- Computed sales prices, total purchases, and received and processed cash and credit payment.
- Verified that prepared food met quality standards before plating and serving customers.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues related to food quality or customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to complete orders within specified time frames.
- Performed daily tasks such as stocking ingredients, cleaning the kitchen, prepping food items, and organizing supplies.
- Prepared a variety of sauces, gravies, soups and dressings according to established recipes.
- Cleansed work areas thoroughly at the end of each shift following health regulations guidelines.
- Provided support for other cooks as needed including help with meal preparation or cleanup duties.
- Controlled portion sizes when plating meals in order to minimize waste costs.
- Monitored food temperatures with thermometers to ensure optimal safety during storage and service.
- Followed recipes accurately with attention to detail to ensure consistent results.
- Managed inventory of all perishables including meats, fish, poultry, dairy products and produce.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation while preparing, cooking, and serving meals.
- Operated various kitchen appliances safely such as ovens, grills, mixers and slicers.
- Kept accurate records of all cooked foods ensuring proper rotation of stock based on expiration dates.
- Stored leftovers properly in accordance with health code regulations.
- Ensured compliance with sanitation practices by regularly sanitizing work surfaces and equipment used for cooking and preparing food items.
- Cooked food according to recipes set by establishment.
- Labeled and dated food, keeping industrial refrigerators and freezers neat and orderly.
- Washed and sanitized hands throughout shift, promoting food safety and health requirements.
- Stored and rotated food products properly, maintaining freshness.
- Monitored food items, maintaining minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality.
- Assisted with food prep tasks, maximizing downtime during off-peak periods.
General Warehouse Associate
Dollar General Distribution Center
Marion
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Stocked and maintained sufficient levels of products to drive smooth food service.
- Prepared variety of dishes using industrial kitchen equipment.
- Monitored food preparation to ensure proper cooking techniques were utilized.
- Portioned food before cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
- Followed recipes set by establishment to meet nutritional requirements.
- Modeled flexible work style, shifting tasks as priorities and circumstances changed based on departmental needs.
- Leveraged knife skills to cut or portion meats and vegetables.
- Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas, equipment, and work surfaces and service areas to follow safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
- Maintained freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items and rotating stock.
- Ensured food was stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
- Weighed, measured, and mix ingredients according to recipes and personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Observed and tested foods to determine if had been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelt, and piercing them with utensils.
- Turned and stirred foods to ensure even cooking.
- Baked, roasted, broiled and steamed meats, fish, and vegetables.
- Baked breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.
Cook
Jim Dandy Restaurant
Marion
06.2008 - 04.2014
- Loaded and unloaded freight into and out of semi trailers. Ran various pieces of equipment to help in this process.
- Maintained cleanliness of warehouse environment by sweeping floors, wiping down shelves, and disposing of waste materials.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles using appropriate material handling equipment such as dollies and carts.
- Reported any damages or discrepancies to supervisors immediately upon discovery.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper use of warehouse equipment and processes.
- Ensured accurate completion of paperwork related to shipping and receiving activities.
- Monitored daily operations while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards.
- Operated powered industrial equipment such as reach truck or order picker in a safe manner while following all safety regulations.
- Performed cycle counts to verify accuracy of inventory records, identified discrepancies, and reported findings to supervisor.
- Maintained an orderly work area by adhering to 5S principles, Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain.
- Routed products by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and sorting packages correctly.
- Pulled and prepared product for shipment, verifying exact number and type of product before loading and shipping.
- Checked products for accuracy against paperwork, damage, or signs of infestation.
- Operated manual pallet jack to move products throughout warehouse.
- Maintained facility equipment and materials in neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
- Unloaded trucks using forklifts or pallet jacks when necessary.
Cook
Arby's
Marion
10.2003 - 09.2005
- Prepared sandwiches and salads for orders.
- Portioned food before cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from guests or other departments.
- Followed recipes set by establishment to meet nutritional requirements.
- Modeled flexible work style, shifting tasks as priorities and circumstances changed based on departmental needs.
- Leveraged knife skills to cut or portion meats and vegetables.
- Observed proper plate presentation and garnish setup to meet plating requirements.
- Utilized creative presentation methods to enhance customer experience.
- Attended employee meetings, suggesting process improvements to management.
- Selected fresh produce items based on quality standards set forth by the restaurant's management team.
- Washed and peeled fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.
- Made special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches and salads.
- Turned and stirred foods to confirm even cooking.
- Stirred and strained soups and sauces.
Cook, Trainer
Chi-Chi's
Marion
07.1994 - 10.2003
- Maintained favorable working relationships with team members, promoting productive kitchen environment.
- Ensured proper storage of food products at appropriate temperatures to maintain food safety standards.
- Applied knowledge of basic cooking techniques such as sautéing, frying, baking and grilling meats and vegetables.
- Adhered to dress code and hygiene guidelines to promote food safety and sanitation.
- Verified that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity before serving guests.
- Sliced and weighed meats to maintain portion control standards.
- Prepared and sold food that met food quality indicators.
- Responsible for following established sanitation procedures while cleaning kitchens, dishware, utensils.
- Disposed of spoiled and expired food according to waste regulations.
- Planned timing of food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, preserving food quality.
- Replenished ingredient levels and reported inventory shortages.
- Tossed waste and recyclables to promote store cleanliness and meet industry standards.
- Maintained freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items and rotating stock.
Prep Cook
Fazoli's
Marion
10.2000 - 11.2001
- Maintained records of employee certifications in food safety regulations, HACCP guidelines.
- Provided individualized instruction and tutorial and remedial instruction.
- Assembled books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, and projects.
- Participated in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in field and integrated relevant information into training programs.
- Night prep cook. Prepared and maintained food products for the line cooks.
- Maintained clean, organized cook station in compliance with company standards, procedures, and sanitation requirements.
- Diced, sliced, and cut vegetables for use in dishes.
- Effectively communicated with team members and management regarding tasks or issues related to the kitchen area.
- Prepared cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables and cutting meat.
- Kept clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces.
- Prepared food items using quality predetermined method in quick and consistent manner.
- Displayed excellent organizational skills by efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Verified all food products were properly labeled and stored.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions accurately while adhering to safety protocols.
- Exhibited knowledge of proper food storage techniques to maximize freshness and prevent contamination.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while ensuring adherence to hygiene standards.
- Demonstrated skill in preparing and cooking a wide variety of food items according to menu specifications, recipes and health regulations.
- Used approved food recipes and production standards to verify proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
- Developed expertise in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for all kitchen areas.
- Showed proficiency in measuring ingredients precisely to ensure consistency in taste and presentation of dishes.
- Efficiently managed waste disposal processes while minimizing costs associated with disposables.
Education
High School Diploma - General studies
Coniah Life Experience Center
Marion, IndianaSkills
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food safety regulations
- Stress tolerance
- Quality control standards
- Inventory management
- Labeling processes
- Compliance adherence
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Supply management
Timeline
Label Specialist
Cafe'Valley Bakery
05.2017 - 02.2026
Store Associate
MCCLURE Oil
11.2016 - 05.2017
Back Up Cook
Cracker Barrel Old Country store
08.2014 - 12.2016
General Warehouse Associate
Dollar General Distribution Center
05.2014 - 10.2014
Cook
Jim Dandy Restaurant
06.2008 - 04.2014
Cook
Arby's
10.2003 - 09.2005
Prep Cook
Fazoli's
10.2000 - 11.2001
Cook, Trainer
Chi-Chi's
07.1994 - 10.2003
High School Diploma - General studies
Coniah Life Experience Center