RYDER GUNST
Arvada
Summary
Highly reliable and efficient service professional with demonstrated experience across fast-paced restaurant. Proven expertise in food preparation and sanitation, preparing and cooking quality dishes to specification. Skilled in inventory and organizational tasks. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
Knowledgeable about organizing supplies, sanitizing dishes and collecting trash to boost kitchen efficiency. Trained in different kitchen positions and skilled at providing top-notch coverage for any role.
Dedicated to maintaining full stocks of clean dishes and utensils to meet expected customer needs. Safety- and team-oriented with organized and efficient approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Seek challenging new role with opportunity to advance in fast-paced kitchen environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Janitorial & Dishwasher
Chili's
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Efficiently managed high-volume dishwashing operations, consistently cleaning tableware and kitchen equipment to maintain a rapid turnover rate during peak hours.
- Executed comprehensive pre-opening cleaning and sanitation procedures for the entire restaurant (e.g., dining areas, restrooms, kitchen surfaces), ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by promptly organizing and restocking clean dishes, glassware, and utensils, supporting seamless front-and back-of-house operations.
Pantry Cook
The Art Hotel Denver
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared and cooked high-quality food items in a fast faced, high-end restaurant environment.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in full compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
Overnight Stocker
King Soopers
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Stocked grocery merchandise, including dairy and frozen products, following inventory and rotation guidelines.
- Organized shelves to maintain accurate product placement and ensure easy customer access.
- Faced and replenished displays to keep aisles clean, orderly, and visually appealing.
Prep & Cook
Good Times Burger & Custard
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed the production of high-quality food items by accurately prepping ingredients, assembling customer orders, and cooking dishes according to recipe specifications and time standards.
- Maintained optimal kitchen hygiene and workflow by performing daily deep cleaning and sanitization of workstations, equipment, and storage areas, contributing to a clean and safe work environment.
Education
Certificate - Auto Body Repair
Red Rocks Community College
Denver, CO05-2016
Skills
- Kitchen operations experience
- Safe food handling
- Effective communication
- Quick learner
- Sanitation practices
- Merchandise stocking
Timeline
Janitorial & Dishwasher
Chili's
03.2024 - 11.2024
Pantry Cook
The Art Hotel Denver
02.2023 - 09.2023
Overnight Stocker
King Soopers
07.2020 - 02.2022
Prep & Cook
Good Times Burger & Custard
10.2019 - 02.2020
Certificate - Auto Body Repair
Red Rocks Community College