Riley Stormont
Lakewood
Summary
Seasoned culinary professional recognized for maintaining high standards and delivering exceptional results in the kitchen, with extensive expertise in preparing and presenting a diverse array of dishes. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability ensures consistent quality and innovation in every meal. Dynamic warehouse professional adept at streamlining logistics and enhancing operational efficiency, with a proven track record of managing inventory, ensuring accurate order fulfillment, and fostering a safe working environment. Committed to achieving results while seamlessly adapting to shifting priorities in fast-paced settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level 2 Cook
Whole Foods Market Inc
Lakewood, CO
02.2026 - Current
- Prepared high-quality meals using fresh, organic ingredients to meet customer expectations.
- Managed kitchen inventory and ensured proper stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols to maintain standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance overall kitchen efficiency.
Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook
Brook's Place Tavern
Conifer, CO
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Prepared and cooked menu items following recipes and presentation standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels, and minimizing waste.
- Created daily and weekly specials based on inventory and seasonal ingredients, collaborating with peers to create dishes.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Mentored junior cooks, enhancing their culinary skills and fostering teamwork.
Team Member/Cook
Whole Foods Market
Lakewood, CO
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Achieved consistent food safety compliance at Whole Foods Market through diligent logging of temperatures and times on TPHC log.
- Delivered a variety of over 20 dishes daily for hot bar and pizza venues, enhancing visual appeal and customer satisfaction.
- Fostered positive customer interactions, contributing to a welcoming environment at food service stations.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store displays, ensuring appealing merchandise presentation.
Dishwasher/Cook
Whole Foods Market
Lakewood, CO
08.2024 - Current
- Executed dishwashing responsibilities alongside cooking multiple flights of rotisserie chickens, leading to promotion to pizza cook within six months of hire.
- Operated commercial dishwashing equipment efficiently to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely availability of clean dishes and utensils.
- Trained new employees on proper dishwashing techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented strategies to reduce water usage while maintaining cleanliness effectiveness.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
Fulfillment Associate
Smart Cookie Barkery
Golden, CO
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed order fulfillment through Shopify and Amazon Marketplace, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Oversaw movement of LTL shipments with pallet jack and coordinated pallet placement on trailers using forklift.
- Contributed to production line activities while maintaining compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Operated machinery for packaging and labeling baked goods efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Production Supervisor
Vitrazza
Golden, CO
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored production staff, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Coordinated scheduling of production activities to meet customer demand and optimize resource allocation.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
Shipping Specialist
Vitrazza
Golden, CO
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Achieved efficient daily operations by conducting thorough forklift inspections.
- Streamlined order processing through expert use of Ship Station software, contributing to the successful shipment of 75-300 packages daily.
- Enhanced shipping processes by leveraging experience with FedEx Ground and Freight, while utilizing mobile equipment for optimal retrieval of items.
- Maintained certification as a forklift operator with a Type 3 license, adhering to site-specific safety standards.
- Coordinated shipping schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Managed inventory levels and maintained accurate records in shipping database.
Packaging Specialist
Vitrazza
Golden, CO
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Achieved high standards in lifting and cleaning heavy glass pieces through diligent attention to detail and unwavering persistence.
- Enhanced assembly line efficiency by fulfilling specific roles and providing support to colleagues, resulting in faster goal attainment.
- Effectively operated electric pallet jacks, lift reaches, and counterbalance forklifts to streamline operations.
- Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient product assembly and quality control.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce packaging errors.
Assistant Manager/Pizza Cook
Anthony's Pizza
Evergreen, CO
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Achieved high customer satisfaction through effective management of food service operations, including food organization, cleanliness maintenance, inventory oversight, order fulfillment, meal preparation, and supply replenishment.
- Enhanced team performance to improve overall efficiency.
- Assisted in daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and quality service delivery.
- Supported staff training initiatives to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Maya's Cantina
Evergreen, CO
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted in managing kitchen operations to support efficient workflow and timely food preparation.
- Aided kitchen staff in prioritizing tasks during peak hours to enhance productivity.
- Helped maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen area while following sanitation and food safety standards.
- Supported food preparation efforts to achieve consistency in portion sizes and presentation.
- Collaborated with kitchen team members to expedite orders and minimize customer wait times.
- Followed food safety protocols to uphold a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
- Assisted in inventory management by ordering supplies and monitoring stock levels to avoid shortages.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety procedures.
Education
High school diploma -
Evergreen High School
Evergreen, CO04-2021
GED - undefined
Skills
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Data entry
- Product packaging
- Forklift operator certification
- Shipping and receiving
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse safety
- Warehouse operations
- Punctual and reliable
- Palletizing
Certification
- Pallet Jack Certification
- Driver's License July 2023 to July 2028
- Forklift Certification March 2023 to March 2026 Type 3 License, can operate electric pallet jacks, counterbalance forklifts, stacker pickers, and lift reaches. (This license is site-specific)
- ServSafe July 2021 to July 2025
- Food Handler Certification
- Electric Pallet Jack Certification
Languages
English - Fluent
Timeline
Level 2 Cook
Whole Foods Market Inc
02.2026 - Current
Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook
Brook's Place Tavern
10.2025 - 02.2026
Team Member/Cook
Whole Foods Market
08.2024 - 09.2025
Dishwasher/Cook
Whole Foods Market
08.2024 - Current
Fulfillment Associate
Smart Cookie Barkery
05.2024 - 07.2024
Production Supervisor
Vitrazza
12.2023 - 04.2024
Shipping Specialist
Vitrazza
09.2022 - 12.2023
Packaging Specialist
Vitrazza
09.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Manager/Pizza Cook
Anthony's Pizza
10.2021 - 07.2022
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Maya's Cantina
09.2017 - 06.2019
GED - undefined
High school diploma -
Evergreen High School