Jeremiah Powell
Forest Falls
Summary
Motivated and dependable Kitchen Utility Worker who began as a dishwasher and advanced through increasing responsibility at Forest Home in Forest Falls, CA. Skilled in maintaining sanitary, organized, and efficient kitchen operations during large-scale meal services. Currently pursuing an Associate of Science in Chemistry with the goal of becoming a Food Chemist, combining hands-on kitchen experience with scientific study. Passionate about understanding the science of food, improving safety, and developing better preparation methods. Recognized for reliability, strong work ethic, and genuine enthusiasm for culinary and food-service excellence.
Overview
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Work History
Dishwasher
Forest Home Christian Camps
06.2025 - Current
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Increased performance reliability under pressure by consistently meeting fast-paced dishwashing demands, even during the busiest service periods.
Kitchen Utility Worker
Forest Home Christian Camps
06.2025 - Current
- Independently maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment, ensuring full compliance with food safety standards and health codes.
- Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment and three-compartment sinks; handle cleaning chemicals safely and accurately.
- Prepare and portion ingredients, wash and chop produce, and cook or hold foods at proper temperatures, without direct supervision.
- Set up and break down meal service lines, salad/yogurt bars, and beverage stations for groups of 100–300+ guests.
- Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation to manage inventory, minimize waste, and maintain freshness.
- Monitor food safety temperatures — cold foods should be ≤ 40 °F, and hot foods should be ≥ 135 °F — and discard items outside safe limits.
- Follow Forest Home’s Four Trees principles (Safety, Relationship, Experience, Stewardship) to deliver exceptional guest service.
- Perform deep cleaning, waste management, and organization of all kitchen areas, maintaining efficiency during high-volume operations.
- Communicate with cooks and hospitality staff to coordinate timing, special diets, and event-day changes.
Education
Associate of Science - Food Science
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA08-2027
Skills
- Food Safety & Sanitation – Maintain a clean, hazard-free kitchen following ServSafe and health code standards
- Commercial Dishwashing – Operate 3-compartment sinks and industrial dish machines efficiently
- Inventory Rotation (FIFO) – Label, date, and organize stock to prevent waste and ensure freshness
- Temperature Control – Monitor cold (≤ 40 °F) and hot (≥ 135 °F) food holding standards
- Deep Cleaning & Waste Management – Handle trash, recycling, and deep-clean tasks to maintain sanitation
- Equipment Maintenance – Descale, sanitize, and maintain dishwashing and kitchen equipment
- Independent Work Ethic – Manage duties with minimal supervision while meeting performance goals
- Team Communication – Coordinate with cooks, servers, and hospitality staff during high-volume meal service
- Time Management – Prioritize multiple kitchen tasks efficiently under tight service schedules
- Guest Service Awareness – Support the Four Trees: Safety, Relationship, Experience, and Stewardship
Certification
San Bernardino County — Food Handler Card (valid to May, 28th 2028)
Timeline
Dishwasher
Forest Home Christian Camps
06.2025 - Current
Kitchen Utility Worker
Forest Home Christian Camps
06.2025 - Current
Associate of Science - Food Science
Crafton Hills College