Camren Dunham
Stockton
Summary
Detail-oriented cook skilled in food preparation, kitchen safety, and equipment operation. Committed to maintaining high food quality standards and training junior cooks for enhanced team performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Camlu assisted living
Stockton
04.2023 - Current
- Prepared ingredients according to standardized recipes and instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and utensils to ensure safe working conditions.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation and plating for efficient service.
- Followed safety guidelines for food handling and storage to prevent contamination.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens and grills, adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve timely meal delivery during peak hours.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas for quality assurance.
- Trained junior cooks on food preparation techniques to enhance team performance.
Construction Worker
Hamilton welding
Whitesboro
05.2019 - 01.2023
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site preparation tasks.
- Utilized power tools, including saws, drills, and sanders, on various projects.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools to ensure optimal functionality.
- Coordinated with onsite workers to enhance task completion efficiency.
- Assisted supervisors by completing additional assigned duties as necessary.
Line Worker
Quality Liquid Feeds
Whitesboro
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Operated mixing equipment to efficiently blend liquid feeds.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas and tools to ensure safety.
- Loaded and unloaded feed ingredients to streamline production processes.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently achieve daily production goals.
- Followed safety protocols while handling chemicals and machinery rigorously.
- Assisted in training new workers on standard operating procedures effectively.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent potential breakdowns.
- Moved items between machines and conveyors to support production needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le'cole Culinary
Saint Louis, MI04-2013
High School Diploma -
Bear Creek High School
Stockton, CA05-2004
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CASkills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Equipment operation
- Culinary techniques
- Food quality assurance
- Project management
- Kitchen organization
- Time management
Accomplishments
Honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps
Timeline
Cook
Camlu assisted living
04.2023 - Current
Construction Worker
Hamilton welding
05.2019 - 01.2023
Line Worker
Quality Liquid Feeds
05.2018 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le'cole Culinary
High School Diploma -
Bear Creek High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
San Joaquin Delta College