Somdee Sypraseurt
Richmond
Summary
• Experienced in food safety and inventory management, with a strong background in food preparation and customer service. Demonstrated ability to maintain sanitary conditions in kitchen environments while efficiently organizing storage areas for optimal space utilization. Proven skills in operating kitchen equipment and performing quality checks on food items, ensuring adherence to safety standards. Successfully resolved customer complaints and maintained high levels of satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
•Seeking for an opportunity to provice and utilize my skill set, areas of expertise are general warehouse, cashier, cook/line cook, sanitation, prep., production line, assembly, packaging, load/unload, shipping/receiving, picking/pulling.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook/Cashier
Seabreeze Market & Deli Inc
Berkeley
03.2019 - Current
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Processed returned merchandise by strictly following store return and exchange procedures.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
Sanitation/Prep./Packaging/Production Worker
Hello Fresh/Randstad Temp. Service(In-house)
Richmond
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Operated forklift to move materials and finished products within warehouse.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
- Monitored production line operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Analyzed work orders to determine materials needed for each production batch.
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on all machinery used in the production line.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Reported any issues to supervisor immediately for resolution.
- Communicated with team members regarding tasks assigned during shift.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Ensured proper labeling of completed products before shipping out.
Sanitation Worker
PSSI
Hayward
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Adhered to established guidelines regarding the use of personal protective equipment.
- Collected recyclable items from production lines for proper disposal.
- Utilized chemicals such as detergents, disinfectants and polishes safely.
- Inspected premises for any potential health hazards or safety issues.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
- Swept, mopped and scrubbed floors in production areas.
- Sanitized food processing areas according to safety protocols.
- Responded quickly to spills or accidents to minimize damage or contamination.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Operated power scrubber, pressure washer, vacuum cleaner, steam cleaner and other cleaning equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, walls, ceilings and other surfaces.
- Disinfected bathrooms and kitchen facilities on a regular basis.
- Maintained records of sanitation activities on a daily basis.
- Stocked paper products in restrooms and break rooms.
- Removed trash and waste from work areas to designated collection points.
- Reported any maintenance needs to supervisor promptly.
- Replenished soap dispensers in restrooms and break rooms regularly.
- Performed periodic deep cleans of entire facility as needed.
- Used brooms, mops and vacuum cleaners to remove dirt and debris from floors.
- Sanitized floors and walls to protect workers.
- Followed sanitation schedule and documented cleaning activities.
- Handled cleaning and sanitation chemicals by following safety precautions.
- Applied industrial chemicals safely to clean surfaces in various environments.
- Demonstrated proper use of PPE and understood procedures necessary to minimize exposure to chemicals while performing daily tasks.
- Operated and used heavy equipment for cleaning machinery and production rooms.
- Picked up and transported recyclables and trash from various locations to appropriate disposal facilities.
- Reduced cleaning time significantly while maintaining company quality standards.
- Applied cleaning chemicals to machinery using centralized or portable foaming systems.
- Packed garbage using compactor equipment.
Lumper
Dreisbach Enterprises Inc.
Oakland
01.2008 - 02.2009
- Operated manual lift truck, electric stand up forklift, turret truck, order picker, cherry picker, reach truck as needed.
- Processed returns and exchanges according to company policy.
- Organized warehouse space to maximize efficiency of product storage.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Operated equipment such as platform rider electric pallet jacks, forklifts and overhead cranes daily to move loads.
- Removed cargo from large containers at shipping docks.
- Maintained cleanliness of all areas within the warehouse environment.
- Ensured proper labeling of containers before shipping outbound orders.
- Followed safety protocol when handling heavy objects or hazardous materials.
- Stacked boxes onto pallets for storage or shipment.
- Reported damaged goods to supervisor and kept accurate records of inventory levels.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise from trucks using hand truck, pallet jack, or forklift.
Stocker/Freight
Bargain Grocery Outlet
San Pablo
03.2002 - 03.2004
- Recorded quantity, type and value of materials or items received.
- Packed boxes for shipment using appropriate packing materials.
- Sorted returned merchandise for restocking or disposal.
- Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
- Ensured that all products were labeled properly before stocking the shelves.
- Participated in physical inventories of stock on hand periodically.
- Received and processed incoming shipments of merchandise.
- Monitored expiration dates of perishable items to ensure freshness.
- Operated motorized equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks or order pickers as required.
- Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
- Maintained a neat, clean and orderly warehouse environment at all times.
- Completed documentation related to receiving, stocking, returns and other activities accurately.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular stock checks.
- Assisted with store displays and window dressing as needed.
- Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous material or dangerous goods.
- Removed outdated products from shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
- Greeted customers and retrieved requested products to drive satisfaction.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
- Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
- Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations.
- Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vista High School(Continuation)
San Pablo, California06-2002
Skills
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Food preparation
- Equipment operation
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
- Cooking techniques
- Ingredient inspection
- Performance improvement
- Ingredients measuring
- Multitasking and organization
- Food handler certification
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Grilling expertise
- Cooking
- Grilling
- Problem-solving
- Food pairing
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Food plating
- Food plating and presentation
- Knife skills
- Supply restocking
- Positive and professional
- Cleaning and organization
- Frying
- Kitchen sanitation management
- Surface cleaning
- Sanitation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Food Handler Certificate
Timeline
Cook/Cashier
Seabreeze Market & Deli Inc
03.2019 - Current
Sanitation/Prep./Packaging/Production Worker
Hello Fresh/Randstad Temp. Service(In-house)
03.2017 - 04.2018
Sanitation Worker
PSSI
01.2014 - 02.2016
Lumper
Dreisbach Enterprises Inc.
01.2008 - 02.2009
Stocker/Freight
Bargain Grocery Outlet
03.2002 - 03.2004
High School Diploma -
Vista High School(Continuation)